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What was the most important international news in 2021?

It's our annual reporters' notebook. The CBC's Chris Brown, Susan Ormiston and Salimah Shivji reflect on the top international news stories of the year. Which story was overshadowed by the pandemic?

Which story was overshadowed by the pandemic? Call us: 1-888-416-8333

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Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C., where a mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
Cross Country Checkup1:53:00What was the most important international news in 2021? Which story was overshadowed by the pandemic?

It's our annual reporters' notebook. The CBC's Chris Brown, Susan Ormiston and Salimah Shivji reflect on the top international news stories of the year.

The U.S. and Canada pulled forces out of Afghanistan. Conviction of Derek Chauvin. Riot on Capitol Hill. COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. Farmers protest in India. What story stood out for you?

Our question this week: What was the most important international news in 2021? Which story was overshadowed by the pandemic?

Plus, an extended Ask Me Anything with Dr. Peter Jüni, scientific director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, on the Omicron variant and rising cases.

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