GORDON BROWN
Brown leaves Downing street into uncertain future 
In his last moments as prime minister, Gordon Brown revealed a human side to the stiff and glowering demeanor the world has become accustomed to.
By Jill Lawless and Raphael G. Satter , May 11, 2010
UK's Gordon Brown to resign as prime minister
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced today he will resign by September — a dramatic move that eases the way for his Labour Party to stay in power.
By David Stringer , May 10, 2010
News Around the World: Hawking says don't call ET etc.
Stephen Hawking may think it’s too risky to try to talk to space aliens. But NASA and plenty of other groups have been trying to communicate with other worlds for years.
By Associated Press , April 28, 2010
Soccer star Beckham's Achilles' tendon totally torn
David Beckham's left Achilles' tendon was totally torn, and the doctor who performed the surgery said the England midfielder is expected to be out of action for about six months.
By Marius Turula , March 16, 2010
Iran won’t talk to West on nuclear program
Iran said today it will enrich uranium to a higher level on its own, the latest indication the country was rejecting a U.N.-backed proposal aimed at thwarting any effort by Tehran to make material for a nuclear weapon.
By Associated Press , December 02, 2009
G-20 leaders declare summit a success
Major world leaders formed themselves into a new board of directors for the global economy today, vowing to overhaul lax financial regulations and work harder to control dangerous imbalances that contributed to a financial meltdown.
By Martin Crutsinger , September 25, 2009
U.S., France, Britain demand opening of secret Iran nuclear site (UPDATED)
UPDATED 12:19 P.M.President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain declared today that the revelation of a previously secret Iranian nuclear facility puts heavy new pressure on Tehran to quickly disclose all its nuclear efforts — including any moves toward weapons development — "or be held accountable."
By Ben Feller and George Jahn , September 25, 2009
Officials tell AP Iran has second enrichment plant
Iran has revealed the existence of a secret uranium-enrichment plant, the International Atomic Agency said today, a development that could heighten fears about Tehran's ability to produce a nuclear weapon and escalate its diplomatic confrontation with the West.
By George Jahn , September 25, 2009
Britain ends combat operations in Iraq
British troops have ended six years of combat operations in Iraq, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced today, praising his military's accomplishments and sacrifices in a mission that was not popular at home.
By Associated Press , April 30, 2009
France, Germany endorse Obama's Afghanistan strategy but resist providing combat troops
France and Germany fully endorsed President Barack Obama's new Afghan war strategy but continued to firmly resist U.S. demands for more combat troops today in a rift that overshadowed symbols of unity at NATO's 60th-anniversary summit.
By Deborah Seward , April 04, 2009
G-20 to give $1 trillion to IMF, World Bank
Updated 11:21 A.M.Prime Minister Gordon Brown says leaders at the G-20 summit have agreed to give $1 trillion to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to help struggling nations around the world.
By Jane Wardell , April 02, 2009
Obama, in London, tries to rally world to cope with downturn
As President Barack Obama sought to rally the world's powers to fix a lifeless global economy, the White House announced today that Obama and Russia's president were ready to negotiate on reducing both nations' nuclear arsenals. The flurry of diplomacy came as Obama stepped on the world stage for the first time as president, aiming to shore up both America's economy and its reputation across the globe.
By Jennifer Loven , April 01, 2009
Britain's Brown warns U.S. against protectionism during 'economic hurricane'
In a formal address to a Joint Meeting of Congress, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that U.S.-European relations were at an all-time high and that the two nations must seize on the opportunity to bring about change. He warned that protectionism ultimately makes every nation vulnerable because "a bad bank anywhere is a threat to good banks everywhere."
By Desmond Butler , March 04, 2009
Obama, British PM Brown laud relations
Carrying on tradition, President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown today hailed the “special relationship” between their countries and praised each other for a shared commitment to fixing the international economic crisis.
By Desmond Butler , March 03, 2009
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