Glum British PM now seems more 'Flash Gordon'
(NEWSER) - Unpopular at home and nearly invisible on the world stage, Gordon Brown endured a tough ride during his first year in power. But the global financial crisis has transformed the British prime minister, who now finds himself in the unlikely position of international superstar. As Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, and the US all emulate his recapitalization plan, Brown's once seemingly doomed premiership is looking up. More»
