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   Number 1: Virus resurgence in Europe triggers new restrictions amid vocal opposition

   Governments across Europe are scrambling to slow the spread of omicron. In the Netherlands, a full lockdown has been ordered. In neighboring Germany, citizens are being told to cancel big New Years Eve parties. But authorities are often being met with pushback amid growing frustration over restrictions. Special correspondent Trent Murray reports from Berlin. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

   December 21, 2021·8min
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   Number 2: Vaccines reduce hospitalizations, but slow testing and rapid omicron spread worry experts

   The rapid and relentless spread of COVID-19 in the midst of a new variant of the coronavirus is leading to growing alarm just ahead of the holidays. Omicron infections are exploding amid a shortage of testing, and governments are imposing new restrictions. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

   December 20, 2021·11min
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   Number 3: Harsh winter worsens humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

   It's been five months since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, and a hard, cruel winter has descended. Millions are in dire need across the country. John Ray of Independent Television News reports from Kabul. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

   January 18, 2022·3min
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   Number 4: Novak Djokovic battles with Australia after violating COVID rules

   The best men's tennis player in the world is caught up in a quarantine quandary in Australia, as the first of this year's Grand Slam tennis tournaments is poised to begin. Novak Djokovic is not vaccinated: he's a skeptic. Australian officials are not skeptics, and demand proof of vaccination to enter the continent. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

   January 14, 2022·8min
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   Number 5: Kenya's worst drought in decades creates humanitarian crisis

   The worst drought in decades is gripping eastern Africa -- parching landscapes, killing livestock and creating a humanitarian crisis. Driven by climate change, it's also leading to civil strife, as shepherding communities battle each other for scarce resources. Special correspondent Jack Hewson and producer Georgina Smith report from the Wajir province of northern Kenya. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

   January 14, 2022·8min
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