From military coups to supply chain woes and new tech, the world continued to see significant changes in 2021. The year began in shocking fashion with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in Washington, while the climate crisis remained front of mind and tensions in Asia grew ever more severe.
Images of 2021: Key events from around the world
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