CNN looks back on 2021 in Defining Moments special

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In a special half-hour programme, CNN anchors and correspondents reflect on the stories and news events that defined the past year, weaving together a year of stories from around the globe.

From the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, to the network’s coverage in Afghanistan as America’s longest war came to an end, Defining Moments 2021 showcases the key stories of the year. The programme also highlights reporting on the climate crisis and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, featuring moments of shock, loss, and inspiration as an eventful year draws to a close.

Contributors include Clarissa Ward, Dana Bash, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Nic Robertson, Nima Elbagir, Nick Paton Walsh, Frederik Pleitgen, Sam Kiley, Donie O’Sullivan, and Bill Weir,who recall their reporting on the stories that defined 2021.