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NEWS ABOUT: Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown stories: 9 news summaries

Brown Answers US Health Attack on Twitter

PM, wife hit back at Republicans bashing UK's health service

Aug 14, 09 6:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - When a few Republicans called Britain's National Health Service "evil" and "Orwellian," the UK's Twitter users erupted. The hashtag #welovetheNHS has been trending for days now, at one point crashing the site. Yesterday the campaign got a high-profile supporter: Gordon Brown, who tweeted: "NHS often makes... More »

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Gordon Brown • National Health Service • health care reform • Twitter • Sarah Brown • hash tags

 Michelle, Daughters 
 Slip Into London 

First family visits parliament, then hits the pub

Jun 9, 09 6:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama flew back to the US Sunday, but Michelle, Malia, and Sasha began a secret trip to London yesterday, reports the Daily Mail, visiting Big Ben and Parliament before tucking in for fish and chips at a traditional pub near the American embassy. Michelle also made an unofficial visit... More »

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Harry Potter • London • Michelle Obama • United Kingdom • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows • Sarah Brown • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • Obama family

(Newser) - From sequins to argyle to matching coat-and-dress sets, Michelle Obama's unpretentious but chic style has European tongues wagging, ABC News reports. In her most-watched moment, the first lady outdid former model Carla Bruni, glowing in a black-and-poppy-printed Thakoon Panichgul coat over a stunning pink dress. The French first lady looked... More »

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fashion • Michelle Obama • Queen Elizabeth II • G20 • Sarah Brown • J. Crew • Michelle Obama pictures

 No 'First Wives Club' For Bruni 

Carla snubs G20

Apr 2, 09 11:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - There was a noticeable no-show at the “first wives club” meeting in London—and at the G20 in general. France's Carla Bruni, perhaps the world’s most glamorous first lady, has skipped the summit altogether, the Daily Mail reports—a move largely seen as a snub of British PM... More »

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Michelle Obama • Nicolas Sarkozy • Carla Bruni • first lady • G20 • Sarah Brown

 Michelle Visits Cancer Patients 

First Lady will sit with JK Rowling at dinner tonight

Apr 1, 09 11:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michelle Obama spent the morning visiting a cancer center in London with Sarah Brown, the Guardian reports. The trip is the first in a number of engagements the first ladies will share—including a dinner for spouses of leaders tonight at 10 Downing Street, where Michelle will be seated next... More »

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cancer • London • Michelle Obama • JK Rowling • Sarah Brown • President Obama • clinic

 Obama, Brown Push 
 for Urgent G20 Action 

President and PM want tougher bank rules to end recession

Apr 1, 09 6:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama and British PM Gordon Brown today urged G20 members to “do whatever is necessary” to fix the global economic crisis, the Guardian reports. The two world leaders held a joint press conference on the eve of the G20 summit, at which Obama declared “the separation between... More »

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Barack Obama • London • United Kingdom • Gordon Brown • G20 • Sarah Brown

 Barack Who? Europe 
 Really Hearts Michelle 

She's being compared to much-adored Jackie O as her Europe visit nears

Mar 30, 09 10:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Europe's a huge fan of Obama—Michelle Obama, that is. Though hubby has thousands of fervent supporters, it's the first lady whose every move and outfit is lovingly scrutinized by adoring fans, Politico reports. The press is also swooning. "Why doesn't the UK have a Michelle Obama?" asked one... More »

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Michelle Obama • Europe • Carla Bruni • first lady • Sarah Brown • Obama family

(Newser) - Apparently, admiration for Michelle Obama is not universal. In a column that might just qualify as a snit, Sarah Vine of the London Times takes the first lady to task for an "uncharacteristic lapse of judgment." The awful offense? Michelle gave toy models of Marine One to the... More »

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diplomacy • Michelle Obama • Gordon Brown • Britain • gift • first lady • Sarah Brown

 Bush London Trip
 Sparks Clashes 

Protesters battle cops; 25 busted

Jun 16, 08 3:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hundreds of anti-war demonstrators clashed with London police as they protested President Bush's visit yesterday, reports the BBC. Protesters chanted "George Bush, terrorist!" but were kept out of the president's earshot as he arrived at 10 Downing Street. More »

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Gordon Brown • Queen Elizabeth II • Laura Bush • protests • George W. Bush • 10 Downing Street • Sarah Brown • CND • Stop War Coaltion • British Muslim Initiative

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