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    1. Sharp fluctuation in oil prices had the world in jitters

 

A petrol station in front of the OPEC headquarters is pictured in Vienna October 24, 2008. An emergency OPEC meeting on Friday reached swift agreement to chop production by 1.5 million barrels oil per day (bpd) as a first step toward halting a deep oil price slide.

A petrol station in front of the OPEC headquarters is pictured in Vienna October 24, 2008. An emergency OPEC meeting on Friday reached swift agreement to chop production by 1.5 million barrels oil per day (bpd) as a first step toward halting a deep oil price slide.(Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
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    On Jan. 2, the price of crude oil futures in New York touched 100 U.S. dollars per barrel for the first time. Oil prices continued to increase to reach a new high of 147.27 dollars per barrel on July 11.

    However, influenced by factors such as the world economic slow down, and decline in market speculation, international oil prices dropped significantly thereafter. New York oil prices fell to 33.87 dollars per barrel on Dec. 19, the lowest in five years.

    2. Devastating cyclone ravages Myanmar

 

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Children wait while rice is handed out near Kundangon May 11, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
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    3. Thailand rocked by continued political turmoil

 

Riot police stand guard outside the parliment building in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Dec. 15, 2008.

Riot police stand guard outside the parliment building in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Dec. 15, 2008.(Xinhua/Niu Xiaolei)
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    4. No smooth sailing on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue

 

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (4th L) takes a group photo with top nuclear negotiators in a fresh round of talks on the denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, on Dec. 11, 2008.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (4th L) takes a group photo with top nuclear negotiators in a fresh round of talks on the denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, on Dec. 11, 2008.(Xinhua File Photo)
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    5. Beijing successfully holds Olympic and Paralympic Games

 

Photo taken on Aug. 24, 2008 shows the scene of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing ceremony in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, Beijing, capital of China. The closing ceremony began at 8 p.m. sharp on Sunday.

Photo taken on Aug. 24, 2008 shows the fireworks of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing ceremony in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, Beijing, capital of China. The building on the left is the National Aquatic Center, or the Water Cube. The closing ceremony began at 8 p.m. sharp on Sunday. Xinhua Photo)
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    6. Russia-Georgia conflict deepens antagonism between Russia and US, Europe

 

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    7. Financial crisis seriously impacts world economy

 

US Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke (2nd L), Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (3rd L) and President George W. Bush (C) sit down to a G-20 Ministerial Meeting led by Brazil's Finance Minister Guido Mantega (2nd R) and Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles (R) at IMF Headquarters in Washington, October 11, 2008.


 

    

    8. Obama wins U.S. presidential election

 

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    9. Mumbai hit by terrorist attack

 

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    10. Mideast peace process heavily frustrated by Israeli airstrikes

 

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Smoke rises after an Israel air strike in Gaza December 28, 2008. Israel launched air strikes on Gaza for a second successive day on Sunday, piling pressure on Hamas after 229 people were killed in one of the bloodiest 24 hours for Palestinians in 60 years of conflict with the Jewish state.




http://www.rferl.org/Content/Year_In_Review_Top_10_News_Stories_2008/1362453.html

2008 In Review: Top 10 News Stories Of The Year
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Radovan Karadzic at the UN court in The Hague in late August.

December 31, 2008

As part of our look back at the year that was, we asked broadcasters, editors, and correspondents representing the 20 countries and 28 languages in which RFE/RL broadcasts to vote on what they thought were the top news events of the year. What stories did they think had the biggest impact? Here are their choices for the Top 10 news stories of 2008. 

10. Radovan Karadzic Extradited To The Hague

He was barely recognizable when the world first glimpsed Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic after more than a decade on the run. He had disguised himself behind a bushy white beard and a head of long white hair.

Ten days later, on July 31, a clean-shaven Karadzic appeared before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity and genocide.

Eventually, the man known as the "Butcher of Bosnia" chose to defend himself, refused to enter pleas, and a tribunal judge entered pleas of not guilty to all charges on his behalf.

The trial is not expected to begin for a few months.

Meanwhile, the Balkans' other top fugitive war crimes suspect, Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic, is still at large.

Olympic torchbearers at the Great Wall on August 79. China Hosts Summer Olympics

Athletes and spectators loved the spectacular opening ceremonies and the memorable architecture of many of its sporting venues, while criticizing Beijing's air pollution.

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals, while Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt set world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4-by-100-meter relay -- the first man to do so in one Olympics.

The Games marked the first time that China had hosted an Olympics.

But the choice sparked controversy. The Olympic torch relay was disrupted in several cities in protest at Beijing's poor human rights record. China agreed to lift Internet restrictions ahead of the Games, but reports say they're now back in place.

Nevertheless, the Beijing Games are going to be a tough act to follow for 2012 host London.
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how come no Sichuan Earth Quake included?

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The source is from China, that's why, they don't want to add not good news of their country.

Sichuan Earth Quake was happened almost the same time as the disaster in Myanmar, they shoud  include both disaster in the list.



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that was a complete rundown of the things that somehow rocked and affected the world. the list allows us to look back, take stock and examine how we figure in the scheme of things. it looks like a depressing world altogether, but i am sure we have hope, somewhere...


http://eye-in-the-blue-sky.blogspot.com/2009/01/encounters-tall-tan-and-spaced-out-at.html

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