Top 10 world events in 2009
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Israel attacks Gaza As the whole world was celebrating the first minute of the new year, Israel rejected a French proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, insisting on continuing the ongoing offensive in the devastated enclave. More>> Full Coverage: Middle East Peace Process |
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G20 London Summit The second Group of 20 (G20) Summit concluded in London on April 2 with consensus on how to get the world out of the financial crisis, including pledge of US$1.1 trillion to revive the world economy, a joint call to fight protectionism, and concrete actions to tighten banking regulations. More>> Full Coverage: G20 London Summit |
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DPRK withdraws from six-party talks The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on April 14 it was withdrawing from the six-party talks and re-activating the nuclear facilities then being decommissioned. More>> Related: • DPRK successfully launches a satellite |
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The world fights A/H1N1 flu The death toll of A/H1N1 influenza continued to increase worldwide, reaching at least 11,516, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest update on December 23. More>> Full Coverage: The World Fights A/H1N1 Flu |
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Air France crash tragedy The crash of the Air France flight into the Atlantic en route from Rio de Janeiro of Brazil to Paris on June 1 was the worst accident in the airline's history. It claimed the lives of over 220 people from 32 different countries. More>> |
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Pop star Michael Jackson dies aged 50 The world was stunned when the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson was found dead in Los Angeles at noon of June 25. It was the saddest and darkest day ever in pop music history but his legend will continue to grow bigger and bigger after his unexpected death. More>> Full Coverage: Michael Jackson, King of Pop |
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Iran election Mahmoud Ahmadinejad began his second term as Iranian president on August 5, nearly two months after winning a disputed election. Iran has generally maintained political stability over the past four years, but Ahmadinejad faces a series of new difficulties and challenges. More>> Related: • Iran police arrests 457 in Tehran violence |
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Obama's strategy for Afghanistan In 2009, the US continued its war efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan despite high-profile attacks. On Dec. 1, the Obama administration renewed its strategy for Afghanistan by sending 30,000 additional troops to the country in a decisive war against the al-Qaida network and extremists. More>> |
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EU Lisbon Treaty comes into force European Union (EU) leaders gathered in Lisbon on Dec. 1 to celebrate the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, ending eight years of horse-trading and setbacks in the course of the bloc's institutional construction. More>> Related: • Ireland passes EU's Lisbon Treaty |
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Copenhagen Climate Change Conference The UN Copenhagen Summit is considered a historic event the world over. No single event since the end of the Cold War has brought so much attention to the world as a whole. More>> Full Coverage: United Nations COP15 Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
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