(ANSA) - Rome, October 15 - Scotland is to get its first
female leader as Nicola Sturgeon succeeds Alex Salmond as leader
of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and first minister.
Salmond stood down as SNP leader and first minister after
the vote against independence in September's referendum, paving
the way for his deputy Sturgeon to replace him.
Scotland to get first female leader
Nicola Sturgeon to succeed Salmond after referendum No