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Former British PM says Murdoch’s papers hired ‘known criminals’

Former British PM says Murdoch’s papers hired ‘known criminals’

Former British prime minister Gordon Brown charged Tuesday that Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers hired “known criminals” to obtain information about him, and a senior police official said he was sure his own phone was hacked, as a mounting scandal threatened to further damage Murdoch’s media empire.

 

David Cameron becomes Britain's prime minister

David Cameron becomes Britain's prime minister

Following Gordon Brown's resignation, meeting with queen, Conservative Party chief takes over to form coalition government with Liberal Dems.

 

Brown to take 'full responsibility' for election loss

Brown to take 'full responsibility' for election loss

British prime minister Gordon Brown says he will take "full responsibility" if his Labour party loses the May 6 general election, as party leaders embark on frantic last-minute campaigning.

 

Polls give UK election debate win to Cameron

Polls give UK election debate win to Cameron

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown fought to hold on to his job Thursday in a debate against the two men who hope to replace him, David Cameron of the Conservative Party and Nick Clegg of the ...

 

Gordon Brown Calls Voter 'Bigoted'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown was recorded on Wednesday as he told an aide that a woman he had just sparred with on the campaign trail was "bigoted."

 

Brown Announces British Election for May 6

Brown Announces British Election for May 6

The election will likely be the most closely fought ballot in almost two decades, with opposition Conservatives taking aim at Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

 

Brown Calls BA Strike 'Unjustified'

The British prime minister said a planned strike by British Airways cabin crew is "deplorable" and should be called off.

 

Brown, Sarkozy Meet on Hedge-Funds

After meeting with French President Sarkozy, U.K. Prime Minister Brown said he is "confident" the U.K. will reach agreement in the coming days with its European partners on the new EU hedge fund rules.

 

British Premier Visits Afghanistan

Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Great Britain is visiting his nation’s troops in Afghanistan and promising them 200 new patrol vehicles that can resist roadside bombs more effectively.

 

New book casts UK's Brown as angry, abusive

New book casts UK's Brown as angry, abusive

On Sunday the British public was introduced to what one political journalist has painted as the dark face of the country's prime minister: An angry and abusive man whose rages were so intense the country's top bureaucrat had to intervene to comfort his distressed staff....

 

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