The world news of 2010

9. The US announced end of combat operations in Iraq - In an address from the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq on Aug 31. The war began in 2003.

10. The United Nations Climate Change Conference took place in Cancun, Mexico, from Nov 29 to Dec 10. All countries agreed to take necessary steps to keep temperature rise below 2 degrees.