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Polls Open in Scotland Independence Vote

Polls have opened across Scotland for a historic referendum that will decide whether the country leaves Britain and becomes an independent nation.

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Australia Thwarts 'Violent' Terror Plot, Arrests 15

Australia has launched its biggest-ever counter-terrorism operation at homes and businesses in Sydney and Brisbane. Officials say 800 heavily armed police officers have taken part in the raids, in which 15 people have been arrested so far and one...

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Iranian President Denounces Islamic State, Criticizes US Strategy

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has strongly denounced Islamic State as being shamefully anti-Islam, but called the U.S.-led coalition to fight the extremists "ridiculous."

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Economic growth possible even while tackling climate change, UN-backed report finds

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By absorbing much of the added heat trapped by atmospheric greenhouse gases, the oceans are...

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