http://www.newsvine.com/independenceNewsvine - independenceen-usCopyright 2013Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:02:34 +0000Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:16 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://cornhusker4palin.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/26/17922091-canadas-natural-resource-minister-tells-us-to-build-keystone-xlhttp://cornhusker4palin.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/26/17922091-canadas-natural-resource-minister-tells-us-to-build-keystone-xlbusinesscanadaenergyeconomyusaobamaharperindependencekeystoneFri, 26 Apr 2013 05:55:09 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17776126-israelis-celebrate-65-years-of-independencehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17776126-israelis-celebrate-65-years-of-independenceisraeldayworld-newsindependenceindependence-daymlTue, 16 Apr 2013 10:42:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>An Israeli soldier lights a candle at the grave of a relative during a ceremony marking Memorial Day on the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, Monday, April 15, 2013. Israelis paused to honor and remember friends and relatives Monday as sirens wailed across the country and solemn Memorial Day ceremonies were held for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)</p><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, Israeli President Shimon Peres, second left, and Israeli military’s chief of staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, fourth left, mark Israel's Independence Day celebration at the President's residence in Jerusalem, Israel, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating 65 years of independence with barbeques, air force flyovers, and a bible quiz. (AP Photo/Llia Yefimovich, Pool)</p><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center left, Israeli President Shimon Peres, center, and Israeli military’s chief of staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, center right, attend Israel's Independence Day celebration at the President's residence in Jerusalem, Israel, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating 65 years of independence with barbeques, air force flyovers, and a bible quiz. (AP Photo/Llia Yefimovich, Pool)</p><p>Israeli President Shimon Peres, sings with a singer during Israel's Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem, Israel, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating 65 years of independence with barbeques, air force flyovers, and a bible quiz. (AP Photo/Llia Yefimovich, Pool)</p><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, second left, sings in honor of soldiers, during Israel's Independence Day celebration at the President's residence in Jerusalem, Israel, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating 65 years of independence with barbeques, air force flyovers, and a bible quiz. Israeli President Shimon Peres sits at right. (AP Photo/Llia Yefimovich, Pool)</p><p>Israeli President Shimon Peres, shakes hands with soldiers during Israel's Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem, Israel, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Israel is celebrating 65 years of independence with barbeques, air force flyovers, and a bible quiz. (AP Photo/Llia Yefimovich, Pool)</p><p>Children dance during Israel's 65th Independence Day eve celebrations in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, April 15, 2013. Israel is celebrating its annual Independence Day, marking 64 years since the founding of the state in 1948. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)</p><p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center left, marks Remembrance Day in the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, Israel, Monday, April 15, 2013. The sad atmosphere ends sharply at sundown when in jarring contrast, Israelis joyfully take to the streets for independence day celebrations with dancing, fireworks and parties. (AP Photo/Jim Hollander, Pool)</p><p>The mother of a victim reacts during Remembrance Day in the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, Israel, Monday, April 15, 2013. The sad atmosphere ends sharply at sundown when in jarring contrast, Israelis joyfully take to the streets for independence day celebrations with dancing, fireworks and parties. (AP Photo/Jim Hollander, Pool)</p> http://mscyprah.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17759138-bbc-news-blind-drivers-at-the-steering-wheelhttp://mscyprah.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17759138-bbc-news-blind-drivers-at-the-steering-wheeltravelpowercaliforniasan-josevideolicenseinnovationsindependencedry-cleaningcar-ownershipblind-driversdriverlss-carssteve-mahansanta-clara-valley-blind-centerMon, 15 Apr 2013 10:41:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17654546-promises-promises-oil-importshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17654546-promises-promises-oil-importsbusinessusenergyobamaus-newsindependenceiousMon, 8 Apr 2013 13:22:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE – In this Jan. 26, 2009, file photo President Barack Obama signs an executive order on energy independence and climate change in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Every president since Richard Nixon has pushed to cut U.S. dependence on imported oil, but now, for the first time in 30 years, oil imports are falling in a significant way. But even if the U.S. is successful at further reducing imports, prices at the pump will not go down, because oil and gas are global commodities. AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)</p><p>FILE -In this Tuesday, March 6, 2012, file photo taken with a long time exposure, a pumping unit sucks oil from the ground near Greensburg, Kan. Propelled by improving technology, high global oil prices and the continued exploitation of enormous reserves in several Western states and in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. domestic oil production is surging so fast, that it could soon overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's biggest producer. And it is expected to continue to grow. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2012, file photo, oil field workers drill into the Gypsum Hills near Medicine Lodge, Kan., using a technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking", to coax out oil and gas. The nation's newfound reserves of natural gas can help offset the economic cost of importing oil. Delivery trucks, garbage trucks and some long-haul trucks are beginning to switch to cheaper natural gas and away from oil-derived diesel. And several companies are applying for permits to export natural gas to Europe and Asia. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)</p><p>FILE – In this Jan. 26, 2009, file photo executive orders await the signature of President Barack Obama, not pictured, as he speaks about jobs, energy independence and climate change in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Every president since Richard Nixon has pushed to cut U.S. dependence on imported oil, but now, for the first time in 30 years, oil imports are falling in a significant way. But even if the U.S. is successful at further reducing imports, prices at the pump will not go down, because oil and gas are global commodities. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17453964-massive-security-for-greek-independence-day-paradehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17453964-massive-security-for-greek-independence-day-paradeeuparadegreeceworld-newsindependenceindependence-dayMon, 25 Mar 2013 11:16:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Police and barriers prevent the public getting close to the military parade for the Independence Day in central Athens, Monday March 25, 2013. For the second straight year, heavy police presence, for fear of disruptive incidents, has effectively closed off central Athens, not only for vehicles, but also for people who, in the past, lined up the parade route. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)</p><p>Riot police line up to prevent the public getting close to the military parade for the Independence Day in central Athens on Monday March 25, 2013. For the second straight year, heavy police presence, for fear of disruptive incidents, has effectively closed off central Athens, not only for vehicles, but also for people who, in the past, lined up the parade route. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)</p><p>Police buses and metal barriers keep people from getting close to the military parade for the Independence Day in central Athens, Monday March 25, 2013. For the second straight year, heavy police presence, for fear of disruptive incidents, has effectively closed off central Athens, not only for vehicles, but also for people who, in the past, lined up the parade route. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)</p><p>Police buses and metal barriers keep people from getting close to the military parade for the Independence Day in central Athens, Monday March 25, 2013. For the second straight year, heavy police presence, for fear of disruptive incidents, has effectively closed off central Athens, not only for vehicles, but also for people who, in the past, lined up the parade route. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)</p><p>Police buses and metal barriers keep people from getting close to the military parade for the Independence Day in central Athens, Monday March 25, 2013. For the second straight year, heavy police presence, for fear of disruptive incidents, has effectively closed off central Athens, not only for vehicles, but also for people who, in the past, lined up the parade route. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)</p><p>Police buses and metal barriers keep people from getting close to the military parade for the Independence Day in central Athens, Monday March 25, 2013. For the second straight year, heavy police presence, for fear of disruptive incidents, has effectively closed off central Athens, not only for vehicles, but also for people who, in the past, lined up the parade route. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis)</p> http://macieklew.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17429833-scottish-independence-salmonds-policy-successes-top-stories-scotsmancomhttp://macieklew.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17429833-scottish-independence-salmonds-policy-successes-top-stories-scotsmancompoliticsreferendumscotlandukindependencedevolutionnicola-sturgeonalex-salmondbetter-togetherSat, 23 Mar 2013 17:01:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://macieklew.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17401606-scottish-independence-referendum-dateseptember-18-top-stories-scotsmancomhttp://macieklew.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17401606-scottish-independence-referendum-dateseptember-18-top-stories-scotsmancompoliticsreferendumscotlandgreat-britainukindependencesalmondThu, 21 Mar 2013 14:37:09 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://macieklew.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17269051-bbc-news-scottish-independence-scottish-government-predicts-oil-boomhttp://macieklew.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/11/17269051-bbc-news-scottish-independence-scottish-government-predicts-oil-boomoileconomygasscotlandworld-newsukindependenceMon, 11 Mar 2013 13:12:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17147023-spain-to-fight-catalonia-sovereignty-declarationhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/01/17147023-spain-to-fight-catalonia-sovereignty-declarationeuspainworld-newsindependencecataloniaFri, 1 Mar 2013 15:01:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, left, gesture during a control session at the Spanish Parliament, in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16993976-kosovo-celebrates-5-years-of-independencehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/17/16993976-kosovo-celebrates-5-years-of-independenceeukosovoworld-newsindependenceethnic-albaniansSun, 17 Feb 2013 15:47:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A Kosovo Albanian youth wearing ski goggles and a Kosovo flag stands near the "NEWBORN" monument painted with flags of the countries that have recognized Kosovo's independence marking the 5th anniversary since Kosovo seceded from Serbia in capital Pristina on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Serbia rejects Kosovo independence. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)</p><p>A Kosovo Security Force honor guard parades in the center of Pristina marking the 5th anniversary since Kosovo seceded from Serbia on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Serbia rejects Kosovo's independence. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)</p><p>Kosovo Albanian musicians play on the streets of Pristina celebrating the 5th anniversary since Kosovo seceded from Serbia on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Serbia rejects Kosovo's independence. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)</p><p>A Kosovo Albanian man gives a victory salute as he walks past the "NEWBORN" monument painted with flags of the countries that have recognized Kosovo's independence marking the 5th anniversary since Kosovo seceded from Serbia in capital Pristina on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Serbia rejects Kosovo independence. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)</p><p>A Kosovo Security Force honor guard leads the parade in the center of Pristina marking the 5th anniversary since Kosovo seceded from Serbia Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Serbia rejects Kosovo's independence. Banner on wall at right shows the late Kosovo leader Ibrahim Rugova. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)</p><p>Kosovo Security Force honor guard leads the parade in the center of Pristina marking the 5th anniversary since Kosovo seceded from Serbia on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Serbia rejects Kosovo's independence. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)</p><p>Kosovo Security Force members parade in the center of Pristina marking the 5th anniversary since Kosovo seceded from Serbia on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Serbia rejects Kosovo's independence. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)</p> http://minnieapolis.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16911378-scotlands-independence-referendum-question-is-set-but-who-does-it-favourhttp://minnieapolis.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16911378-scotlands-independence-referendum-question-is-set-but-who-does-it-favourreferendumscotlandworld-newsindependencescottish-national-partyscottish-parliamentSat, 9 Feb 2013 17:11:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/23/16662972-catalonia-declares-itself-a-sovereign-entityhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/23/16662972-catalonia-declares-itself-a-sovereign-entityeuspainworld-newsindependencecatalonia-independenceWed, 23 Jan 2013 17:56:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://onesearch4-2.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/21/16620443-glenn-beck-wants-to-create-independence-an-amusement-park-of-ayn-randian-libertarianismhttp://onesearch4-2.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/21/16620443-glenn-beck-wants-to-create-independence-an-amusement-park-of-ayn-randian-libertarianismpoliticsunited-statesbarack-obamaindependenceu-s-newsglenn-beckutopiaatlas-shruggedayn-randianunited-nuwaubian-nationMon, 21 Jan 2013 08:39:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://sciencepope.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/20/16613745-thats-no-moon-science-popehttp://sciencepope.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/20/16613745-thats-no-moon-science-popeenergyoilnatural-gasfireglobal-warmingpollutionenvironmentclimateclimate-changenorth-dakotaindependencefrackingSun, 20 Jan 2013 22:34:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://alananderson.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/19/16603061-wanted-american-auto-maker-not-in-pocket-of-big-oilhttp://alananderson.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/19/16603061-wanted-american-auto-maker-not-in-pocket-of-big-oilenergyoilfreedomus-newsindependenceSat, 19 Jan 2013 22:37:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://eezzbeat.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/16/16550875-glenn-beck-and-the-price-of-independencehttp://eezzbeat.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/16/16550875-glenn-beck-and-the-price-of-independenceusapoliticsfox-newsindependenceglenn-beckthe-blazecommentid-politicsThu, 17 Jan 2013 00:07:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://mscyprah.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/27/16188780-alone-or-lonelywhats-the-difference-to-youhttp://mscyprah.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/27/16188780-alone-or-lonelywhats-the-difference-to-youhealthconfidencealonecompanychoiceindependenceneglectself-sufficiencyisolationlonelyresilienceexclusionunhappinessstates-of-beingThu, 27 Dec 2012 13:51:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/21/16068213-spains-catalonia-re-elects-pro-independence-chiefhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/21/16068213-spains-catalonia-re-elects-pro-independence-chiefeuspainworld-newsindependencecataloniaFri, 21 Dec 2012 15:51:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union, walks to the stand to deliver a speech at the parliament in Barcelona, Spain, Friday Dec. 21, 2012. Regional parliament deputies in Catalonia have voted back into office a president who has promised to stage a hugely controversial referendum on independence from Spain. Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union was voted president Friday by 71 deputies in favor and 63 against. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union, talks to members of the parliament during a voting session at the Catalonia parliament in Barcelona, Spain, Friday Dec. 21, 2012. Regional parliament deputies in Catalonia have voted back into office a president who has promised to stage a hugely controversial referendum on independence from Spain. Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union was voted president Friday by 71 deputies in favor and 63 against. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union, talks to members of the parliament during a voting session at the Catalonia parliament in Barcelona, Spain, Friday Dec. 21, 2012. Regional parliament deputies in Catalonia have voted back into office a president who has promised to stage a hugely controversial referendum on independence from Spain. Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union was voted president Friday by 71 deputies in favor and 63 against. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union, talks to members of the parliament during a voting session at the Catalonia parliament in Barcelona, Spain, Friday Dec. 21, 2012. Regional parliament deputies in Catalonia have voted back into office a president who has promised to stage a hugely controversial referendum on independence from Spain. Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union was voted president Friday by 71 deputies in favor and 63 against. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union, talks to members of the parliament during a voting session at the Catalonia parliament in Barcelona, Spain, Friday Dec. 21, 2012. Regional parliament deputies in Catalonia have voted back into office a president who has promised to stage a hugely controversial referendum on independence from Spain. Artur Mas, head of the Convergence and Union was voted president Friday by 71 deputies in favor and 63 against. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/06/15735035-puerto-rico-independence-leader-returns-homehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/06/15735035-puerto-rico-independence-leader-returns-homepuerto-ricopuerto-ricanworld-newsindependencecbThu, 6 Dec 2012 21:53:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Avelino Gonzalez Claudio, center, is surrounded by supporters upon his arrival at the airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The former leader of a Puerto Rican militant group that has long fought for the island's independence arrived to finish serving a prison sentence for involvement in a $7 million robbery of a Wells Fargo armored depot in Connecticut in 1983. It was the biggest cash robbery in U.S. history at the time. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)</p><p>Avelino Gonzalez Claudio, center, is surrounded by supporters upon his arrival at the airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The former leader of a Puerto Rican militant group that has long fought for the island's independence arrived to finish serving a prison sentence for involvement in a $7 million robbery of a Wells Fargo armored depot in Connecticut in 1983. It was the biggest cash robbery in U.S. history at the time. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)</p><p>Avelino Gonzalez Claudio, center, is surrounded by supporters upon his arrival at the airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The former leader of a Puerto Rican militant group that has long fought for the island's independence arrived to finish serving a prison sentence for involvement in a $7 million robbery of a Wells Fargo armored depot in Connecticut in 1983. It was the biggest cash robbery in U.S. history at the time. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)</p><p>Avelino Gonzalez Claudio, center, is surrounded by supporters upon his arrival at the airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The former leader of a Puerto Rican militant group that has long fought for the island's independence arrived to finish serving a prison sentence for involvement in a $7 million robbery of a Wells Fargo armored depot in Connecticut in 1983. It was the biggest cash robbery in U.S. history at the time. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/28/15516103-spat-with-neighbors-sours-albanian-century-partyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/28/15516103-spat-with-neighbors-sours-albanian-century-partyeudayalbaniaworld-newsindependenceWed, 28 Nov 2012 18:34:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Albanians gather in Tirana’s main Skanderbeg Square to celebrate Albania’s 100th anniversary of independence Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Albania is celebrating its 100th anniversary of independence with national flag blanketing city squares, apartment buildings and public institutions. The Wednesday's celebrations will start in the southern city of Vlore where Albanian notables declared the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)</p><p>Albanians gather in Tirana’s main Skanderbeg Square to celebrate Albania’s 100th anniversary of independence Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Albania is celebrating its 100th anniversary of independence with national flag blanketing city squares, apartment buildings and public institutions. The Wednesday's celebrations will start in the southern city of Vlore where Albanian notables declared the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)</p><p>Albania holds a military parade in Tirana to celebrate Albania’s 100th anniversary of independence Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Albania is celebrating its 100th anniversary of independence with national flag blanketing city squares, apartment buildings and public institutions. The Wednesday's celebrations will start in the southern city of Vlore where Albanian notables declared the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)</p><p>Albanian President Bujar Nishani, right, meets with visiting Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban who has come to Tirana to celebrate Albania’s 100th anniversary of independence Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)</p> http://the-contrarian.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/26/15453650-catalan-separatists-dividedhttp://the-contrarian.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/26/15453650-catalan-separatists-dividedspainelectionworld-newsindependencecataloniaMon, 26 Nov 2012 13:36:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://twinklystar.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/25/15430889-catalonia-independence-timetable-once-it-has-started-it-cannot-stop-world-news-guardiancoukhttp://twinklystar.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/25/15430889-catalonia-independence-timetable-once-it-has-started-it-cannot-stop-world-news-guardiancoukspainworld-newsindependencecataloniaSun, 25 Nov 2012 17:48:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/22/15353697-independence-drive-falters-for-spains-cataloniahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/22/15353697-independence-drive-falters-for-spains-cataloniaeuspainworld-newsindependencecatalancatalan-independencenew-european-state"Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:43:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a pro-independence "estelada" flag is seen on top of a mountain near Hostalets de Balenya, a village declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a woman fixes a pro-independence "estelada" flag on her balcony in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2012, a clock bearing the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence is displayed for sale in a book shop in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, an electoral poster of the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas is seen next to balconies adorned with pro-independence "estelada" flags and also "senyeras" Catalan flags in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, operators prepare flags for sale that combine the slogan of EU aspiration with the red-and-yellow stripes, blue triangle and white star of the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence drive in a printing shop in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, supporters of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) leader Artur Mas collect pro-independence "estelada" flags and "senyeras" Catalan flags left behind by supporters after a campaign meeting in Barcelona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, stickers with European Union and Catalan flags are seen for sale at street stall in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a pro-independence "estelada" flag is seen flying in a valley near Hostalets de Balenya, a village declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, the “estelada” flag, that symbolizes Catalonia's independence, is seen flying atop a building in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, supporters of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) leader Artur Mas wave pro-independence "estelada" flags during a campaign meeting in Barcelona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, people are seen at a restaurant beneath balconies adorned with pro-independence "estelada" flags and also "senyeras" Catalan flags in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a hot air balloon decorated with the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence, is seen in the middle of the main square in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, a woman looks into at a shop window decorated with the “estelada” flag, a symbol of Catalonia's independence, in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>In this photo taken on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, flags for sale that combines the slogan of EU aspiration with the red-and-yellow stripes, blue triangle and white star of the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence drive are laid out in a printing shop in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p><p>The leader of the center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, center, looks at the crowd following his election results in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas reacts after his elections result in Barcelona, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>Two men walks in front of an electoral poster featuring the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas following Sunday's elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>An electoral poster featuring the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas is seen in the street following Sunday's elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)</p><p>People walk past torn electoral posters calling for the independence of Catalonia following the elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/16/15221331-3-dead-1-hurt-in-shooting-in-kansas-city-suburbhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/16/15221331-3-dead-1-hurt-in-shooting-in-kansas-city-suburbusshootingtriplekansas-cityus-newsindependenceFri, 16 Nov 2012 18:57:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/14/14429978-scots-move-closer-to-vote-on-independence-from-ukhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/14/14429978-scots-move-closer-to-vote-on-independence-from-ukeubritaindavid-cameronunited-kingdomworld-newsscottishindependencescottish-independenceSun, 14 Oct 2012 13:23:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Sunday, July 8, 2012 file photo, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, right, shakes hands with Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond ahead of the men's final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Murray of Britain. The British prime minister is due to visit the leader of Scotland's separatist administration on Monday Oct. 15, 2012 to agree the terms of a referendum that could break up the United Kingdom. Cameron does not want to be the leader who presides over the demise of the 300-year-old political union between England and its northern neighbor. But, practically, there is little he can do to stop politicians in semiautonomous Scotland asking voters whether they want to break free. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)</p><p>Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, right, and Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, sign a referendum agreement during a meeting at St Andrews House in Edinburgh, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. Cameron met with the leader of Scotland's separatist administration Monday to sign a deal on a referendum that could break up the United Kingdom. Officials from London and Edinburgh have been meeting for weeks to hammer out details of a vote on Scottish independence. Sticking points included the date and the wording of the question. (AP Photo/Gordon Terris, Pool)</p><p>The referendum agreement signed by Prime Minister David Cameron, Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a meeting at St Andrews House in Edinburgh, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. Cameron met with the leader of Scotland's separatist administration Monday to sign a deal on a referendum that could break up the United Kingdom. Officials from London and Edinburgh have been meeting for weeks to hammer out details of a vote on Scottish independence. Sticking points included the date and the wording of the question. (AP Photo/Gordon Terris, Pool)</p><p>Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, right, and Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, shake hands after signing a referendum agreement during a meeting at St Andrews House in Edinburgh, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. Cameron met with the leader of Scotland's separatist administration Monday to sign a deal on a referendum that could break up the United Kingdom. Officials from London and Edinburgh have been meeting for weeks to hammer out details of a vote on Scottish independence. Sticking points included the date and the wording of the question. (AP Photo/Gordon Terris, Pool)</p><p>Britain's Prime Minister, David Cameron, left, shakes hands with Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond at St Andrews House in Edinburgh, where he is expected to sign a deal granting Holyrood the power to hold a historic referendum on independence, Monday Oct. 15, 2012. Officials from London and Edinburgh have been meeting for weeks to hammer out details of a vote on Scottish independence. Sticking points included the date and the wording of the question. (AP Photo/PA, Andrew Milligan) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE</p>