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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2008
Page
4
The surge of U.S. troops helped reduce violence after over five years of war but daily bombings ambushes kidnappings and political instability persist in Iraq. A newly ratified U.S. Iraqi security agreement sets a troop withdrawal timetable by 2012.
China hosted the Beijing Olympics for the first time drawing praise for logistical mastery and criticism for security measures. The games were considered a success with record performances from Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt.
A massive May earthquake in Sichuan province claimed about 70,000 lives and left around 5 million people homeless. Authorities say thousands of children were among the victims as about 7,000 classrooms collapsed in poorly built schools.
Analysis of Palin’s rise after McCain’s pick and Clinton’s near nomination, contrasting public opinion and impact. Also notes the 2008 Mumbai attacks lowering India Pakistan tensions while Obama’s choice of secretary of state followed Clinton’s campaign influence.
The five day conflict over South Ossetia sparked Russian advances into Georgia and strained Russia US ties. Other top stories include Cyclone Nargis death tolls in Myanmar and California same sex marriage rulings. Editors cite global economic collapse and Obama’s election as defining 2008 events.
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