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Agencies Published December 31, 2013
The transformation of Miley Cyrus from an innocent Hollywood child star to a scandalous pop star in 2013, propelled her to top of the list of 'World’s Worst Role Models'. – Photo by AP
The transformation of Miley Cyrus from an innocent Hollywood child star to a scandalous pop star in 2013, propelled her to top of the list of 'World’s Worst Role Models'. – Photo by AP
The release of classified documents by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden exposed the extent of US espionage operations in various parts of the world and threatened to damage US relations with some key international players, who publicly voiced their fury regarding the spy operations in their own countries. – Photo by AP
The release of classified documents by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden exposed the extent of US espionage operations in various parts of the world and threatened to damage US relations with some key international players, who publicly voiced their fury regarding the spy operations in their own countries. – Photo by AP
Irish actor Peter O'Toole, the star of the 1962 Oscar-winning epic "Lawrence of Arabia," passed away after a long battle with illness at the age of 81 on December 14. – Photo by Reuters
Irish actor Peter O'Toole, the star of the 1962 Oscar-winning epic "Lawrence of Arabia," passed away after a long battle with illness at the age of 81 on December 14. – Photo by Reuters
Arguably the most globally awaited and celebrated birth in the year 2013 was the first child born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was born on July 22, named Prince George Alexander Louis. – Photo by Reuters
Arguably the most globally awaited and celebrated birth in the year 2013 was the first child born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was born on July 22, named Prince George Alexander Louis. – Photo by Reuters
The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on April 24 was perhaps the worst industrial disaster in recent memory, in which more than 1,100 of the factories workers lost their lives. The catastrophe served as a grim reminder to the world of the poor conditions that define an essential industry. The disaster forced discussions on a domestical and international level, of reform in factories that supply major retailers across Europe and America. – Photo by AP
The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on April 24 was perhaps the worst industrial disaster in recent memory, in which more than 1,100 of the factories workers lost their lives. The catastrophe served as a grim reminder to the world of the poor conditions that define an essential industry. The disaster forced discussions on a domestical and international level, of reform in factories that supply major retailers across Europe and America. – Photo by AP
The 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church Jorge Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis, who was elected to office on 13 March, has from the outset positioned himself a reformer of the Church and an advocate for the poor. During his first year as pope he has spearheaded financial reform within the Vatican as well as challenged traditional Church views on homosexuality and women. – Photo by Reuters
The 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church Jorge Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis, who was elected to office on 13 March, has from the outset positioned himself a reformer of the Church and an advocate for the poor. During his first year as pope he has spearheaded financial reform within the Vatican as well as challenged traditional Church views on homosexuality and women. – Photo by Reuters
The public outcry following the brutal Delhi gang rape at the end of 2012 overflowed into 2013. Mass protests at the time demanded greater protection for women and swift justice. The trial and sentencing of the culprits lasted through September, in which four of the six suspects were given the death penalty. Reports of subsequent incidents, including the rape of another 23-year-old girl in Mumbai, also drew widespread international and national attention. – Photo by Reuters
The public outcry following the brutal Delhi gang rape at the end of 2012 overflowed into 2013. Mass protests at the time demanded greater protection for women and swift justice. The trial and sentencing of the culprits lasted through September, in which four of the six suspects were given the death penalty. Reports of subsequent incidents, including the rape of another 23-year-old girl in Mumbai, also drew widespread international and national attention. – Photo by Reuters
Since his admission to smoking crack cocaine, Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford has asked Toronto voters to separate what he’s done in office from what he’s done out of office. But after the plethora of allegations, outbursts and subsequent apologies, keeping track of what Mayor Ford has done and where he’s done it is a rather daunting task. All one can be certain of is that his antics have entertained millions of people across the globe over the course of the year. – Photo by Reuters
Since his admission to smoking crack cocaine, Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford has asked Toronto voters to separate what he’s done in office from what he’s done out of office. But after the plethora of allegations, outbursts and subsequent apologies, keeping track of what Mayor Ford has done and where he’s done it is a rather daunting task. All one can be certain of is that his antics have entertained millions of people across the globe over the course of the year. – Photo by Reuters
Iran struck a historic nuclear deal on Nov 24 with the United States and five other world powers, in the most significant development between Washington and Tehran in more than three decades. – Photo by Reuters
Iran struck a historic nuclear deal on Nov 24 with the United States and five other world powers, in the most significant development between Washington and Tehran in more than three decades. – Photo by Reuters
Across Central and South America, a number of countries began following the footsteps of their neighbors to the north and are beginning to work towards the legalisation of marijuana. Uruguay is on the verge of allowing its citizens to grow up to six marijuana plants in their homes. Colombia and Mexico also mulled the possibility. – Photo by Reuters
Across Central and South America, a number of countries began following the footsteps of their neighbors to the north and are beginning to work towards the legalisation of marijuana. Uruguay is on the verge of allowing its citizens to grow up to six marijuana plants in their homes. Colombia and Mexico also mulled the possibility. – Photo by Reuters
Paul Walker – star of the Fast and Furious films – died in an horrific car crash in the States. He was just 41 years old. – Photo by Reuters
Paul Walker – star of the Fast and Furious films – died in an horrific car crash in the States. He was just 41 years old. – Photo by Reuters
The deadliest storm to hit the Philippines since Typhoon Tehlma in 1991, Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the archipelago with wind speeds reaching 170 mph and caused sea levels to surge up to 20 feet. Despite preparations, including the evacuation of nearly 800,000 people, more than 5,000 people lost their lives due to the storm and leveled entire regions of the coastal city of Tacloban. Nearly 2 million people were left homeless as a result. – Photo by Reuters
The deadliest storm to hit the Philippines since Typhoon Tehlma in 1991, Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the archipelago with wind speeds reaching 170 mph and caused sea levels to surge up to 20 feet. Despite preparations, including the evacuation of nearly 800,000 people, more than 5,000 people lost their lives due to the storm and leveled entire regions of the coastal city of Tacloban. Nearly 2 million people were left homeless as a result. – Photo by Reuters
Due to bitter disagreements on federal spending levels, a dysfunctional Congress stumbled into the first government shutdown since the mid-1990s, bringing much of the federal bureaucracy to a grinding halt for more than two weeks in October. The showdown was instigated by a group of conservative Republicans, who sought to tie government funding to a bill that was meant to effectively neuter the Affordable Care Act. – Photo by Reuters
Due to bitter disagreements on federal spending levels, a dysfunctional Congress stumbled into the first government shutdown since the mid-1990s, bringing much of the federal bureaucracy to a grinding halt for more than two weeks in October. The showdown was instigated by a group of conservative Republicans, who sought to tie government funding to a bill that was meant to effectively neuter the Affordable Care Act. – Photo by Reuters
Mikhail Kalashnikov, whose work as a weapons designer for the Soviet Union is immortalized in the name of the world's most popular firearm, died at the age of 94. – Photo by AP
Mikhail Kalashnikov, whose work as a weapons designer for the Soviet Union is immortalized in the name of the world's most popular firearm, died at the age of 94. – Photo by AP
On the morning of August 21, disturbing reports emerged of a sarin gas attack in a Damascus suburb, an alarming incident in a civil war that had already cost the lives of 100,000 people and is the cause of the largest refugee crisis in recent years. Chilling and graphic images of the victims which included innocent women and children spread across the globe, shocking the international community. – Photo by Reuters
On the morning of August 21, disturbing reports emerged of a sarin gas attack in a Damascus suburb, an alarming incident in a civil war that had already cost the lives of 100,000 people and is the cause of the largest refugee crisis in recent years. Chilling and graphic images of the victims which included innocent women and children spread across the globe, shocking the international community. – Photo by Reuters
In Burma, violence between Buddhists and Muslims, with the latter bearing the brunt of attacks, continued in 2013. Hundreds were killed and thousands displaced. – Photo by Reuters
In Burma, violence between Buddhists and Muslims, with the latter bearing the brunt of attacks, continued in 2013. Hundreds were killed and thousands displaced. – Photo by Reuters

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Haroon
Jan 01, 2014 03:36pm
What about Mandela...... Your list could neven be complete without.
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