Facts On Scottish Independence Referendum

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Now we are witnessing a turning point in the history of Scotland. Today, 18th September 2014, this country is holding a referendum where voters respond to a single question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?”
Perhaps, it would the end the story of the United Kingdom, created by the political union in England and Scotland in 1707. Union of Scotland and England has more than three hundred years of history. It was only in the last few decades there have been calls for independence. In 2012 British Prime Minister David Cameron agreed with the idea of a referendum, allowing the Scottish National Party to realize the old dream.

Gambia Withdraws From Commonwealth

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The Gambia will be withdrawing from the Commonwealth, 48 years after joining.

No other reasons were given for the withdrawal which was announced on state TV. 

Two years ago President Yahya Jammeh accused the UK of backing his political opposition ahead of elections. The UK said it would "very much regret" The Gambia leaving the Commonwealth.
There is a history of tension between President Jammeh, who came to power in a 1994 coup, and the UK.