Images of the year

A policeman escorts an elderly man after terrorists opened fire at the CST, Mumbai, on November 26. About 200 persons were killed in the Mumbai attacks — Reuters
A policeman escorts an elderly man after terrorists opened fire at the CST, Mumbai, on November 26. About 200 persons were killed in the Mumbai attacks — Reuters

Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck carries a child in the courtyard of Tashichhodzong Palace during celebrations, marking his coronation ceremony in Thimphu on November 6 — Reuters
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck carries a child in the courtyard of Tashichhodzong Palace during celebrations, marking his coronation ceremony in Thimphu on November 6 — Reuters

Nepal’s deposed King Gyanendra addresses the media at the Narayanhiti royal place in Kathmandu on June 11. Gyanendra vowed not to flee the country but to stay on and work for the good of the people — Reuters
Nepal’s deposed King Gyanendra addresses the media at the Narayanhiti royal place in Kathmandu on June 11. Gyanendra vowed not to flee the country but to stay on and work for the good of the people — Reuters

US Republican presidential nominee SenatorJohnMcCain (R) reacts to almost heading the wrong way off the stage after shaking hands with Senator Barack Obama at the conclusion of the final presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on October 15 — Reuters
US Republican presidential nominee SenatorJohnMcCain (R) reacts to almost heading the wrong way off the stage after shaking hands with Senator Barack Obama at the conclusion of the final presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on October 15 — Reuters

A suicide truck bomber attacked Marriott Hotel in Islamabad on September 21, killing 43 persons and wounding over 250 — Reuters
A suicide truck bomber attacked Marriott Hotel in Islamabad on September 21, killing 43 persons and wounding over 250 — Reuters
Guinness World Record holder for the ‘Most Pierced Woman’ Elaine Davidson, poses for a photograph in Edinburgh, Scotland, showing 5,920 piercings on May 16 — Reuters
Guinness World Record holder for the ‘Most Pierced Woman’ Elaine Davidson, poses for a photograph in Edinburgh, Scotland, showing 5,920 piercings on May 16 — Reuters

 Sheila Dikshit became the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third consecutive time. Her supporters crowned her as she took the oath of office on December 17 — PTI
Sheila Dikshit became the Chief Minister of Delhi for the third consecutive time. Her supporters crowned her as she took the oath of office on December 17 — PTI
There was a record voter turnout in separatist strongholds of Kashmir constituencies on December 17 Photo: Amin War
There was a record voter turnout in separatist strongholds of Kashmir constituencies on December 17 Photo: Amin War		 Rescuers search for survivors around a building in Beichuan, Sichuan province of China, on May 17. Workers saved more than 60 people from the rubble following a massive earthquake. The death toll was almost 30,000 — Reuters
Rescuers search for survivors around a building in Beichuan, Sichuan province of China, on May 17. Workers saved more than 60 people from the rubble following a massive earthquake. The death toll was almost 30,000 — Reuters





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