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Now playing Next United Kingdom COVID-19: UK approves two new drugs reducing risk of deaths by 25% The two anti-inflammatory drugs, called tocilizumab and sarilumab, are typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis but were found to reduce the risk of death and accelerate recovery time for COVID-19 patients in ICU. 08/01/2021
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Now playing Next Ukraine Ukrainian President calls for investigation into vaccine 'smuggling' Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered security officials to "verify without delay" claims that state officials have been secretly vaccinated against Covid-19 with illegally imported vaccines. 07/01/2021
Now playing Next Business Planet Green future: how will Europe power its low-carbon economy? In partnership with The European Commission Business Planet looks at the EU's strategic plan to secure the critical raw materials that will be vital for green and digital technologies. 07/01/2021
Now playing Next World Serbia is only Balkan nation to have started inoculating its citizens Citizens of countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and North Macedonia are disappointed at the slow progress of vaccines rollouts which will keep them and their economies locked down for longer. 07/01/2021
Now playing Next World News Europe at a 'tipping point' in COVID-19 pandemic, WHO says Officials at the World Health Organization said that Europe was likely in the most acute phase of the pandemic. 07/01/2021
Now playing Next Denmark Danish kid's TV show gets mixed reviews of character with giant penis The comedy show is aimed at 4 to 8-year-olds and follows central character John Dillerman getting into trouble with the world's biggest manhood. 07/01/2021
Now playing Next Europe News War of words erupts between Gibraltar and Spain over post-Brexit deal A row has broken out between Spain and Gibraltar over which government has the final say on who enters the British overseas territory. 06/01/2021
Now playing Next France France's bars and ski resorts fear extension of COVID-19 restrictions Bars and restaurants in France had hoped to open again from January 20 but there are fears COVID-19 restrictions will now be extended. 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