Britain, Denmark Join Coalition Against Islamic State
The two NATO countries join the war in Iraq, but not in Syria.
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Hysterical Conference Speech Shows Miliband Is Unfit to Lead
The Labour leader’s recriminations say more about his own delusions than the ruling Conservatives he attacks.
Miliband Won’t Link Scottish Devolution to English Autonomy
Labour rejects David Cameron’s proposal to give England and Scotland more autonomy at the same time.
Scottish Referendum Hasn’t Settled United Kingdom’s Future
If more powers are devolved to Scotland, other parts of the UK will want autonomy as well.
Scottish Referendum Raises Questions About Nationhood
Separatists from Wales to Spain are waiting to see if the Scots will secede from the United Kingdom.
Scots Reject Independence in Referendum
A majority votes against independence from Britain.
Scottish Referendum: A Testament to British Civilization
That Scots get to choose their own destiny shows how seriously Britain takes its commitment to self-determination.
Salmond Confident Independent Scotland Could Join EU
Scotland’s leader says it would be “ridiculous” for the rest of Europe to deny his country membership.
As Scottish Referendum Nears, Tempers Heat Up
With Scotland divided on the issue of independence, the rhetoric on both sides of the debate is heating up.
Britain Backs Polish Leader for Top European Council Job
David Cameron supports his Polish counterpart to take Herman Van Rompuy’s job.
Rising British Rail Fares Boost Support for Renationalization
Rising fares and rail ownership by foreign companies fuel support for renationalization.
European Powers to Supply Weapons to Iraq’s Kurds
France and the United Kingdom give weapons to the Kurds, who are fighting an Islamist insurgency.
Powerful Mayors Could Mend English Democratic Deficit
Calls for a separate English legislature might be staved off if mayors were given the same powers as London’s.
Has Merkel Given Up on the British?
The German leader seems willing to meet French and Italian demands.
Farage Saves Euroskeptic Group with Front National Defector
The UKIP leader cobbles together just enough allies to maintain his bloc in the European Parliament.