Now playing Next no comment Swimmers near Lisbon brave traditional new year's sea dip Every January 1, dozens of Lisbon residents meet for the first swim of the year on Carcavelos beach -- a way to chase away "bad energy" and "starting the year with a new lease of life", according to the bathers 01/01/2022
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Now playing Next Vatican Pope praises role of women as peacemakers in his New Year’s address In the Roman Catholic calendar January 1, is dedicated to world peace, and Pope Francis has used the occasion to praise the role of women as peacemakers. 01/01/2022
Now playing Next world news Brussels unveils plan for 'green' gas and nuclear label Such a classification allows for a reduction in financing costs, which is crucial for the projects concerned and for the states willing to support them. 01/01/2022
Now playing Next Germany NYE's fireworks kill men in Germany, Austria The sale of fireworks for personal use was banned in Germany this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. 01/01/2022
Now playing Next Food and Drink Five things to do with leftover champagne (other than drink it) While the idea of leftover fizz might sounds ridiculous, it does happen - and for when you're too hungover to drink it, here are some suggestions for its more creative uses. 01/01/2022
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Now playing Next India 12 dead in crowd surge at popular Hindu shrine in Kashmir Deadly crowd surges are fairly common during Indian religious festivals where huge gatherings, sometimes in the millions, cover small areas with few safety or control measures. 01/01/2022
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Now playing Next United Kingdom COVID scientists, Daniel Craig get UK New Year's honours Almost one in five of the honours were for coronavirus-related service. 01/01/2022
Now playing Next South Africa South Africa bids final farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu Tutu was a tireless opponent of the racist apartheid regime in South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. 01/01/2022
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