Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests also held in Austria and Italy.
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WHO very worried about Covid rise in Europe
The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million more deaths by March without action.

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown rioters
Seven people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

Unvaccinated stars cannot play in Australian Open
There had been confusion over the issue with contradictory statements from politicians.

Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges
As well as Monday's lockdown, the chancellor says vaccinations will be compulsory from February.

Covid-resistant people inspire new vaccine tactic
Some people exposed to coronavirus didn't get ill. Now researchers want to use that in vaccines.

German Covid surge prompts warning of 100,000 deaths
The state of Saxony has the highest rate of infection in Germany and the lowest vaccine take-up.

Joyful reunions in US as 20-month travel ban ends
There are tears, hugs and balloons galore as the first international visitors arrive in US airports.
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WHO very worried about Covid rise in Europe
The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million more deaths by March without action.

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown rioters
Seven people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

Unvaccinated stars cannot play in Australian Open
There had been confusion over the issue with contradictory statements from politicians.

Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges
As well as Monday's lockdown, the chancellor says vaccinations will be compulsory from February.

Covid-resistant people inspire new vaccine tactic
Some people exposed to coronavirus didn't get ill. Now researchers want to use that in vaccines.

German Covid surge prompts warning of 100,000 deaths
The state of Saxony has the highest rate of infection in Germany and the lowest vaccine take-up.

Joyful reunions in US as 20-month travel ban ends
There are tears, hugs and balloons galore as the first international visitors arrive in US airports.

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown rioters
Seven people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

Unvaccinated stars cannot play in Australian Open
There had been confusion over the issue with contradictory statements from politicians.

Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges
As well as Monday's lockdown, the chancellor says vaccinations will be compulsory from February.
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Video caption: Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures.
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Video caption: Netherlands: Police fire warning shots at Covid protesters Police in Rotterdam fired warning shots and used water cannon as protests turned violent.