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The Scotsman
15 Mar, 2018
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Defiant Alex Salmond says “I can say what I like” on Russia Today
A defiant Alex Salmond has declared he can “say what I like” on Russia Today (RT), claiming any move to shut down his television show would make a “mockery of freedom of speech”.
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Tom Peterkin: Why Alex Salmond must now quit Russia Today show

Amid mounting tensions between the UK and Russia, former SNP leader Alex Salmond should axe his RT show, writes Tom Peterkin.
Stephen Hawking’s Scottish best friend pays tribute

The best man at both of Stephen Hawking’s weddings paid tribute to him last night following his death aged 76.
First direct flights between Edinburgh and Beijing to launch in June

THE first direct flights between Edinburgh and Beijing will take off in June, it has been confirmed.
Netflix down as thousands say they cannot access service

Netflix has been hit by an outage, leaving thousands of customers unable to access the streaming service.
Sport Update
More squad upheaval at Hearts under Ann Budge than Vladimir Romanov

Hearts are set for another squad overhaul in the summer with only 12 senior players under contract.
Celtic keen to face Liverpool in Scott Brown testimonial

Celtic have approached Liverpool with a view to hosting the Anfield side in a testimonial match for long-serving captain Scott Brown.
Aberdeen cup hero Freddie Woodman hates penalty practice

Given his remarkable track record of saving penalty kicks at crucial times, you might expect Freddie Woodman to have developed a finely honed technique when it comes to facing an opponent from 12 yards.
And finally...
Edinburgh International Festival: The Scotsman critics on the 2018 programme

Fiona Shepherd, Joyce Mcmillan, Ken Walton and Kelly Apter offer their verdict on this year’s lineup.
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