Britain says it is awarding an honorary knighthood to veteran U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
The government says the Massachusetts senator is being recognized for services to U.S.-U.K. relations and to Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s office says Brown will formally announce the honor Wednesday when he addresses Congress in Washington.
The 77-year-old brother of the late President John F. Kennedy is well known in Britain for his involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process. He is currently being treated for a brain tumor
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The government says the Massachusetts senator is being recognized for services to U.S.-U.K. relations and to Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s office says Brown will formally announce the honor Wednesday when he addresses Congress in Washington.
The 77-year-old brother of the late President John F. Kennedy is well known in Britain for his involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process. He is currently being treated for a brain tumor
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