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Now playing Next Europe News Belgian government says a new vaccine plan will work faster With many EU countries struggling to get people vaccinated against COVID-19 as fast as citizens might like, Belgium is re-evaluating its strategy. 06/01/2021
Now playing Next Germany Berlin to set quota for female executives at biggest companies Under the new draft law, German listed companies with more than three members will be obliged to have at least one woman. 06/01/2021
Now playing Next USA Russia likely behind huge hack on US government, say security services Officials say the hackers appeared to want to gather intelligence rather than cause disruption. 06/01/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Julian Assange denied bail due to concerns he could abscond Julian Assange's lawyers had hoped an earlier decision to block an extradition request to the US would work in his favour for bail. 06/01/2021
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Now playing Next Germany Germany extends coronavirus lockdown for three more weeks Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was “absolutely necessary” to maintain restrictions. 05/01/2021