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Here's what's driving the lowest COVID immunization rates around the world

5:24pm January 17, 2022

by Jason Beaubien

Some countries around the globe are still struggling to get people vaccinated. Dozens of countries still haven't gotten 10% of their populations vaccinated.

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France's nuclear power program sparks tensions with Germany over what is clean energy

4:58pm January 17, 2022

by Eleanor Beardsley

As Europe strives to curb greenhouse gas emissions, France is expanding nuclear power — setting itself at odds with Germany over what constitutes clean energy.

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France ramps up nuclear power as Germany closes plants in the name of clean energy

4:18pm January 17, 2022

by Rob Schmitz

As Europe strives to curb carbon emissions, Germany and France are at odds over whether nuclear power is clean. German public opinion has forced the closure of nuclear plants as France forges ahead.

A man wearing a face mask to curb the spread of coronavirus, sits on a bench as pedestrians walk outside Evangelismos hospital in Athens, Greece, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

In Greece, unvaccinated people ages 60 and up now face monthly fines

12:33pm January 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

The nation imposed the new mandate on Monday as it looks to bring its vaccination rate closer in line with the EU average. The unvaccinated will face penalties starting at 50 euros, or roughly $57.

Journalist takes images of pictures of Anne Frank at the renovated Anne Frank House Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.

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Cold case team believes it has solved the mystery of who may have betrayed Anne Frank

12:17pm January 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

The diary Anne wrote while in hiding became a symbol of hope and resilience read by millions. But the identity of the person who disclosed her hiding place has always remained a mystery.

Emirates passenger planes are parked at their gates at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

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A drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by rebels in Yemen has killed three people

12:01pm January 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

While Abu Dhabi police did not immediately offer any suspects, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack targeting the United Arab Emirates.

China will no longer sell tickets to the Beijing Winter Olympics due to COVID-19

10:45am January 17, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

Instead of selling tickets to the general public, organizers announced Monday that they would invite groups of spectators to attend the games in person.