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Year in Pictures 2009

Experience an audio slide show of the best news and sports images from around the world and close to home. View the slideshow

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Dec. 3 - 10
A fiery protest in Greece, Baghdad bombing, winter winds, a cold dip in China, a relaxing bath in Hungary, police officers remembered and more news and feature images from around the world.

Nov. 25 - Dec. 3
A giant praying mantis, Festival of Sacrifice, bubble in space, Bhopal, military farewell, Afghanistan marine, Italian justice and more news and feature images from around the world.

Nov. 19 - 25
A starry night, cat’s mouth, a lighthouse stands tall, bear attack, a sea of balloons, H1N1 reaction and more news and feature photos from around the globe.

Nov. 12 - 19
Fiery soccer celebration, Ground Zero, big yellow taxis, meteor shower, the Taj Mahal reflected and more news and feature photos from around the globe.

Nov. 5 - 12
Monsoon floods in Malaysia, darkened streets in Brazil and celebratory lights in Germany highlight this collection of noteworthy images.

Oct. 29 - Nov. 5
Yankees fans, Pakistan train crash, festival of lights, Iran protest, rodeo clowns, H1N1, toddler bowling and more news and feature photos from around the globe.

Oct. 22 - 29
The fury of fire and the wonders of water highlight this collection of noteworthy images from across the globe

Oct. 15 - 22
From brilliant New England fall colors to brazen violence in the slums of Brazil, check out this array of photos worth a second look.

Oct. 8 - 15
From troop movements in Afghanistan to harvest time in southwest China, conflict and nature’s beauty dominate this week’s memorable images.

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Francesco Zizola / NOOR	Rising ocean levels threaten Maldives The Maldives, the lowest-lying nation on Earth, is at risk of disappearing from the world map, scientists say.
Stanley Greene / NOOR	Greenland’s shrinking ice hurts native tribe The Inuit, who survived for centuries by hunting seals and whales, are watching their way of life disappear.
Jon Lowenstein / NOOR	Picturing Climate Change View some of the causes and consequences of climate change from around the world.

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Year in Pictures 2009 - Sports
Experience an audio slide show of the best sports and news images from around the world and close to home.

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Year in Pictures 2008
Experience an audio slide show of the best news and sports images from around the world and close to home.