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How Angela Merkel and Theresa May are the same

Aug 23, 2016
Author Matthew Qvortrup on his new book "Angela Merkel: Europe's Most Influential Leader"
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia Hannelore Kraft and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of North Rhine-Westphalia on August 23, 2016 in Duesseldorf, Germany.
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Theresa May becomes UK Prime Minister

Jul 13, 2016
Britain's second woman PM draws comparisons with Margaret Thatcher but is very different.
Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street in central London on July 13, 2016 on the day she takes office following the formal resignation of David Cameron.
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