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The world news of 2010

By Su Qiang (China Daily)
Updated: 2010-12-27 07:58
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 The world news of 2010

3. BP Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico - The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20, killing 11 men. The explosion created a massive leak that continued to spew oil until it was sealed on Sept 19.

 

 The world news of 2010

4. Floods ravaged Pakistan - On July 29, floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in northwest Pakistan caused rivers to burst their banks and entire villages of mud-brick houses are destroyed. The floods killed more than 1,600 people and left millions homeless.