Frank Langfitt

Frank Langfitt appears in the following:

Coronavirus Pandemic Tests Leadership Styles In U.K, Germany

Thursday, May 21, 2020

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel present different visions of leadership during the coronavirus pandemic.

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How Opposition Parties In 3 Countries Are Performing In Pandemic Politics

Saturday, May 16, 2020

The coronavirus gave a boost to many presidents and prime ministers around the globe. Take a look at three democracies: the U.K., Israel and Brazil.

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Boris Johnson Faces Criticism For The Late Coronavirus Response

Monday, May 11, 2020

Britain now has the second-worst death rate for COVID-19 in the world. Some critics blame Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his late response and policy missteps.

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Johnson Outlines Plans For Phased Reopening Of Britain's Economy

Monday, May 11, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dropped the message to stay at home in England and outlined a road map for exiting the lockdown. But leaders in the rest of the U.K. disagree with him.

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As U.K. Grapples With Pandemic, Some British Leaders Invoke Spirit Of WWII

Sunday, May 10, 2020

The U.K. government is invoking the spirit that helped win WWII as a way of motivating people to fight the coronavirus. Critics say it's an effort to distract from ministerial mistakes.

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V-E Day: Europe Celebrates A Subdued 75th Anniversary During COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, May 08, 2020

"Today, 75 years later, we are forced to commemorate alone, but we are not alone!" Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says, celebrating international unity in the post-war era.

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U.K. Surpasses Italy To Lead Europe In Recorded Coronavirus Deaths

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

With more than 32,000 deaths, the United Kingdom has surpassed Italy to lead Europe with the most lives lost to the coronavirus. The U.S. leads the world in the highest number of COVID-19 deaths.

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Countries Worldwide Try To Figure Out When To Lift COVD-19 Restrictions

Monday, May 04, 2020

A look at how Kenya, India and the United Kingdom are dealing with the issue of when and how to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown.

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An English Brewery Offers Free Beer In Exchange For Donating To Health Workers

Friday, May 01, 2020

The company in Alnwick, northeastern England, gives away beer on Fridays, so far raising close to $600 for the National Health Service.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson And Fiancée Carrie Symonds Announce Birth Of Son

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Mother and baby are doing "very well," according to a spokesperson for the couple. Johnson returned to work Monday after being treated for COVID-19.

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A Saudi Arabian Investment Fund Is Planning To Purchase Newcastle United

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

A Saudi Arabian investment fund wants to buy an English soccer club, Newcastle United. Some fans have welcomed the move — but human rights groups want it stopped.

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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Returns To Work

Monday, April 27, 2020

Johnson urged everyone to adhere to the lockdown and be patient. The prime minister spent days in intensive care and another two weeks recovering from the coronavirus.

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5G Conspiracy Theories Trigger Attacks On Cellphone Towers

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Dozens of cellphone towers and equipment boxes have been set aflame in Britain, apparently by people who believe 5G technology is helping to spread the coronavirus.

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The Global Leaders Who Have Been Effective During The Coronavirus

Thursday, April 16, 2020

While many world leaders have seen their popularity increase during the pandemic, only a few seem to have captured the national mood in a way that has helped them lead their citizens.

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British World War II Veteran Walks For National Health Service, Raising $9 Million

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

A 99-year-old British World War II veteran has raised $9 million for staff of the National Health Service by walking laps around his garden.

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British Pubs Are Closed. British Pub Trivia Continues

Monday, April 13, 2020

Forced to close because of the coronavirus, a pub in the North of England, has taken its popular quiz night online — and is now attracting a global audience.

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Boris Johnson Released From London Hospital

Sunday, April 12, 2020

The British prime minister, who spent multiple nights in an intensive care unit with COVID-19, thanked the National Health Service for saving his life.

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Britain's Boris Johnson Is In Intensive Care Unit Due To COVID-19

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved into intensive care at a London hospital after experiencing days of persistent symptoms, including a fever and cough. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Suffering From COVID-19, Moved To ICU

Monday, April 06, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital. Johnson was recently diagnosed with COVID-19.

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British Prime Minister Hospitalized; Queen Makes Rare TV Speech

Monday, April 06, 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who earlier tested positive for COVID-19, was admitted to a hospital Sunday as a precautionary step. And, Queen Elizabeth urged self-discipline amid the pandemic.

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