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  Scotland's independence vote puts UK union on edge

  World | September 18, 2014 11:28 IST

  LONDON:  Breaking up is hard to do, especially after 307 years. The entire United Kingdom will find out just how hard if Scotland chooses independence in Thursday's vote.WHAT'S AT STAKEA Yes vote will trigger 18

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  Oil prices rise after eastern Ukraine independence vote

  May 12, 2014 11:35 IST

  Singapore: Oil prices rose in Asia today after pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine claimed a majority of voters in a disputed referendum chose independence, raising fears of a civil war that could disrupt supply.  New