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PARIS, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, now United Nations' Special Envoy for Global Education, is to present the UN Global Education First Initiative in a high-profile MIPTV conference session, scheduled for Wednesday 10 April in Cannes, France. The MIPTV session will be followed by a "Countdown for Global Education" VIP lunch, marking the start of the 1,000-day countdown to 2015, the deadline that the global community has set to have every child...

Proceeds from the Luncheon to Benefit the Women's Guild Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sarah Brown, author and wife of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, will be honored by Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai at their annual luncheon on Thursday, April 12th at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The global leader will be presented with the "Woman of the 21st Century" award for her dedication and commitment to women's health and well-being....

One of England’s premier newspapers The Independent reported on Monday that British police had uncovered evidence that former Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s email account may have been hacked by private investigators hired by big name newspapers. Moreover, it appears that then-Finance Minister Gordon Brown was not the only victim. The Independent reported that London’s famous Scotland Yard was examining some 20 confiscated computers and had evidence that hundreds of government...

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- December 10-12, 2011, HFG China held the 2011 Halter Financial Summit over the weekend at the Guangzhou Shangri-La hotel. Approximately 1,500 people attended the Summit with the main theme of "2012, the End or the Beginning?". Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown were among the keynote speakers for the event. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111214/CN22774 ) During his speech before...

BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The second Halter Financial Summit "2012, the End or the Beginning?" will be held in Guangzhou ceremoniously from December 10th to 12th.It is the industry event participated by world's financial and economic elites. The honorable Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States of America and the Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, MP, 2007-2010 Prime Minister of the United Kingdom have confirmed the attendance to the Summit. Authoritative thoughts from...

Former Brown Spokesperson To Lead New Strategic Media Practice LONDON, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR) today announced that Iain Bundred, former political spokesperson to Gordon Brown, has joined its London office as Director of Strategic Media Relations. Prior to joining 10 Dowling Street, Iain previously worked for the Labour Party, as special advisor to James Purnell when Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and more recently as...

GENEVA, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Gateway to Africa is the first annual, international conference which will tackle pressing issues that Africa faces today through an integrative and multidimensional approach. It will bring together leaders of Africa with prominent featured speakers such as Mr. Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (2007-2010); former Vice President, USA, Mr. Al Gore; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of The Green...

Coker College Chemistry Professor Dr. Gordon Brown has been awarded a grant from the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Petroleum Research Fund (PRF). The $50,000 grant will enhance Coker's chemistry program by supporting Brown's research on "Rotational Spectroscopy Investigation of Interactions between Carbon Dioxide and N-containing Cyclic Compounds." Hartsville, SC (Vocus) October 29, 2010 Coker College Chemistry Professor Dr. Gordon Brown has been awarded a grant from the American...

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's book about the global economic crisis will be published by Simon & Schuster worldwide in November 2010. The book will be published by the company's Free Press imprint in the U.S., in the United Kingdom by Simon & Schuster UK, and by the company's publishing units in Canada and Australia. Gordon Brown's book will offer insight into the events that led to the fiscal downward spiral and the...

LONDON, May 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Brown and David Cameron have fought it out on the political platform to be Prime Minister now they fight it out for the coveted title in what is arguably the tougher job, being a parent. Brown has handed over the keys of No.10 to focus time on his family, committing to 'the most important job' as doting dad. But can Brown beat Cameron to the top spot in 'home affairs' to be crowned Bounty Celebrity Dad of the Year? The political...