Dame Ann Elizabeth Mary Leslie, DBE (b. 1940) is a British journalist who currently writes for the Daily Mail. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire (Military division) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority... Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... The Daily Mail is a British newspaper, a tabloid, first published in 1896. ...

Ann Leslie spent her early years in India and Pakistan, before returning to England, where she attended The Presentation Convent School Matlock before attending university. Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

She has reported on wars, conflicts and political stories in around 70 countries. She has risked danger to her own safety in countries such as Zimbabwe, China and others.

Significant events she has reported on include the fall of the Berlin wall, the failed coup against Mikhail Gorbachev and Nelson Mandela's final walk to freedom. Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachyov ( ), IPA: , commonly written as Mikhail Gorbachev; born March 2, 1931) was the last leader of the Soviet Union, serving from 1985 until its collapse in 1991. ... Mandela redirects here. ...

She has won several British Press Awards and in 1999 was awarded the prestigious James Cameron Award for "an outstanding contribution to journalism". 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

She was knighted on December 30, 2006 for services to journalism. December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

External links

• Short biography upon becoming a Dame (30 December, 2006)
• biodata
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