The Associated Press can always be counted on to provide the best news video and photography from around the world since they have scores of journalists around the world. Mark Davies' summary of the year that was 2008 is quite thought provoking, as he starts it this way:
"Dollars, democracy and disaster dominated news bulletins in 2008 ...Few could have predicted the world's financial crisis would overshadow other events in a year capped by a US presidential race that itself delivered the most drama in decades. The epic Democratic primary struggle was matched by John McCain's choice of maverick running mate. Pilloried by comics, Sarah Palin still struck a chord with grass-roots Republicans. But Barack Obama's promise of change eventually saw him propelled to the White House - later reaching out to name rival Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State..."
You can read the rest of his review of the year that spans the globe by clicking here. The video review by the AP is also a thought provoking snapshot at the year. You can view it below, courtesy of the Associated Press.
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merry christmas, prill!
woah. That snapshot was...woah. My year may not look exactly like that... but that is a crazy global year...
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