Politics
1. U.S. President-elect.
Donald Trump
(Photo: Don Hogan Charles for The
New York Times/Redux)
Donald Trump
(Photo: Don Hogan Charles for The
New York Times/Redux)
2. Hacked United States election
John D. Podesta (center), former chairman
of 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential
campaign.
(Photo: Dave Sanders for The New York Times)
John D. Podesta (center), former chairman
of 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential
campaign.
(Photo: Dave Sanders for The New York Times)
3. Coup d’etat in Turkey
Rejection by the people at Taksim
Square.
(Photo: AFP)
Rejection by the people at Taksim
Square.
(Photo: AFP)
4. South China Sea dispute
China strengthens her naval forces.
(Photo: AP)
China strengthens her naval forces.
(Photo: AP)
5. North Korea nuclear building
(Photo: Getty Images)
(Photo: Getty Images)
“Diversity
is meant to enrich,
not to dominate or
eliminate each other”-Sacred Bridge Foundation-
is meant to enrich,
not to dominate or
eliminate each other”-Sacred Bridge Foundation-
Economy
1. Brexit
David Cameron resigned.
(Photo: Getty Images)
David Cameron resigned.
(Photo: Getty Images)
2. Venezuela bankruptcy
Waiting in long line for food and goods.
(Photo: El Periodico News Portal)
Waiting in long line for food and goods.
(Photo: El Periodico News Portal)
3. Panama Papers
Global scale financial scandals involving
giant companies.
(Photo: AP)
Global scale financial scandals involving
giant companies.
(Photo: AP)
4. Oil price hits rock bottom
From US$ 50 plunges to US$ 25 per barrel
in a year.
(Photo: Michael Stravato – The New York Times)
From US$ 50 plunges to US$ 25 per barrel
in a year.
(Photo: Michael Stravato – The New York Times)
5. Saudi Arabia’s financial crisis
US$79 billion deficit.
(Photo: ITP Images)
US$79 billion deficit.
(Photo: ITP Images)
“Culture always
has an economic
aspect, but culture
(shall) never exist
to serve the economy.”-Sacred Bridge Foundation-
has an economic
aspect, but culture
(shall) never exist
to serve the economy.”-Sacred Bridge Foundation-
Crime Against Humanity
1. War on drugs
2,000 men slained and 38,000 jailed in the
Philippines in 2016.
(Photo: Damir Sagolj – Reuters)
2,000 men slained and 38,000 jailed in the
Philippines in 2016.
(Photo: Damir Sagolj – Reuters)
2. War
Omran Daqneesh, a victim of war in
Aleppo, Syria.
(Photo: Mahmoud Raslan)
Omran Daqneesh, a victim of war in
Aleppo, Syria.
(Photo: Mahmoud Raslan)
3. Terrorism
Assassination of Russian
Ambassador in Turkey.
(Photo: Getty Images)
Assassination of Russian
Ambassador in Turkey.
(Photo: Getty Images)
4. Human trafficking
The victims of Boko Haram in Nigeria.
(Photo: The Leader News Portal)
The victims of Boko Haram in Nigeria.
(Photo: The Leader News Portal)
Obituary
1. Muhammad Ali
Boxing legend and Civil Rights
activist.
(Photo: AP Images)
Boxing legend and Civil Rights
activist.
(Photo: AP Images)
2. David Bowie
Pop icon, songwriter, and musician.
(Photo: Roger Bamber – Rex Features)
Pop icon, songwriter, and musician.
(Photo: Roger Bamber – Rex Features)
3. Prince
Pop icon, songwriter, and musician.
(Photo: Jimi Hughes – Flickr)
Pop icon, songwriter, and musician.
(Photo: Jimi Hughes – Flickr)
4. Fidel Castro
Cuban leader.
(Photo: AP Images)
Cuban leader.
(Photo: AP Images)
5. Shimon Peres
Signing the Oslo peace treaty.
(Photo: J David Ake – AFP/Getty Images)
Signing the Oslo peace treaty.
(Photo: J David Ake – AFP/Getty Images)
6. Bhumibol Adulyadej
The most loved King of Thailand.
(Photo: EPA)
The most loved King of Thailand.
(Photo: EPA)
7. Zaha Hadid
Iraqi born British architect who designed
Galaxy Soho in Beijing.
(Photo: Christopher Pillitz – Getty Images)
Iraqi born British architect who designed
Galaxy Soho in Beijing.
(Photo: Christopher Pillitz – Getty Images)
8. John Glenn
The first American to orbit the
earth.
(Photo: NASA/EPA)
The first American to orbit the
earth.
(Photo: NASA/EPA)
9. Carrie Fisher
American actress.
(Photo: Everett Collection)
American actress.
(Photo: Everett Collection)
“Let’s celebrate
their
legacies.”-Sacred Bridge Foundation-
their
legacies.”-Sacred Bridge Foundation-
Disaster
1. Poyang Lake in China dried up
200 square kilometers completely dried
within 65 years.
(Photo: Xinhua – Barcroft Images)
200 square kilometers completely dried
within 65 years.
(Photo: Xinhua – Barcroft Images)
2. Italy earthquake
Numerous historical buildings destroyed.
(Photo: Gregorio Borgia – AP)
Numerous historical buildings destroyed.
(Photo: Gregorio Borgia – AP)
3. Toxic smog in China
Toxic substance exceeding maximum level.
(Photo: Cpl Amanda Mcerlich – AFP/Getty Images)
Toxic substance exceeding maximum level.
(Photo: Cpl Amanda Mcerlich – AFP/Getty Images)
“Men argue,
Nature acts”-Voltaire-
Nature acts”-Voltaire-
Peace Building
1. US – Japan 75 years of Pearl Harbor
Leaders of both countries reconciled over
Pearl Harbor.
(Photo: Carolyn Kaster – AP)
Leaders of both countries reconciled over
Pearl Harbor.
(Photo: Carolyn Kaster – AP)
2. Colombia – FARC peace deal
Juan Manuel Santos and Timoleon Jimenez.
(Photo: Luis Robayo – AFP/Getty)
Juan Manuel Santos and Timoleon Jimenez.
(Photo: Luis Robayo – AFP/Getty)
3. UN Resolution on Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu protesting.
(Photo: @IsraeliPM Twitter)
Benjamin Netanyahu protesting.
(Photo: @IsraeliPM Twitter)
4. U.S. and Cuba diplomacy
Raúl Castro and Barack Obama
(Photo: Getty Images)
Raúl Castro and Barack Obama
(Photo: Getty Images)
5. Russian Orchestra at Palmyra
Performing Bach & Prokofiev compositions.
(Photo: Vasily Maxmimov – AFP/Getty Images)
Performing Bach & Prokofiev compositions.
(Photo: Vasily Maxmimov – AFP/Getty Images)
6. Civil march for Aleppo, Syria
Activists walk from Berlin to
Aleppo.
(Photo: Civil March For Aleppo facebook page)
Activists walk from Berlin to
Aleppo.
(Photo: Civil March For Aleppo facebook page)
7. Protest against fascism in Sweden
Tess Asplund raised fist to fascism
supporters.
(Photo: David Lagerlöf – Expo/TT/PA Images)
Tess Asplund raised fist to fascism
supporters.
(Photo: David Lagerlöf – Expo/TT/PA Images)
8. The reopening of Bataclan concert hall in Paris
Sting performing to commemorate the
terror act in November 13th, 2016.
(Photo: Getty Images)
Sting performing to commemorate the
terror act in November 13th, 2016.
(Photo: Getty Images)
Sports
1. Olympic games 2016 record breaking
Usain Bolt won triple triple gold medals.
(Photo: AP Images)
Usain Bolt won triple triple gold medals.
(Photo: AP Images)
2. NBA Championship 2016
Cavaliers gave Cleveland its first
championship after 52 years.
(Photo: Getty Images)
Cavaliers gave Cleveland its first
championship after 52 years.
(Photo: Getty Images)
3. Kobe Bryant’s last game
Bidding farewell after 20 years career.
(Photo: Stacy Revere – Getty Images)
Bidding farewell after 20 years career.
(Photo: Stacy Revere – Getty Images)
4. Olympic games 2016 record breaking
Michael Phelps won a total of 23 gold
medals in four Olympics.
(Photo: Getty Images)
Michael Phelps won a total of 23 gold
medals in four Olympics.
(Photo: Getty Images)
Awards
1. Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Bait Ur Rouf Mosque, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
by Marina Tabassum.
(Photo: Sandro di Carlo Darsa – AKTC)
Bait Ur Rouf Mosque, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
by Marina Tabassum.
(Photo: Sandro di Carlo Darsa – AKTC)
2. Academy Award 2016
Jackie Chan won honorary Oscar.
(Photo: Robyn Beck)
Jackie Chan won honorary Oscar.
(Photo: Robyn Beck)
3. Nobel Prize 2016
Bob Dylan received the debated Nobel
Prize for literature.
(Photo: Lester Cohen – Wire Image)
Bob Dylan received the debated Nobel
Prize for literature.
(Photo: Lester Cohen – Wire Image)
4. Grammy Award 2016
Neil Portnow and Common addressing
piracy, with Joey Alexander in the
background.
(Photo: Kevin Winter – Wire Image)
Neil Portnow and Common addressing
piracy, with Joey Alexander in the
background.
(Photo: Kevin Winter – Wire Image)
5. U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ellen DeGeneres is among the 21
individuals who received the medals
from Barack Obama.
(Photo: AFP Images)
Ellen DeGeneres is among the 21
individuals who received the medals
from Barack Obama.
(Photo: AFP Images)
“Great faith.
Great doubt.
Great effort.”-Anonymous-
Great doubt.
Great effort.”-Anonymous-
