The year 2008 was an extraordinary year by any standard. From the stock markets hitting record highsand then melting down in what was described as a once in a century event, from China showing its prowess during Bejing Olymipics, from war in Iraq and Afganistan to democracy being restored in other parts of the world, from the gyrations in oil prices to focus on global warming, the world we it all in 2008. In some ways, 2008 bought us closer and made us realize that no matter where we live, we are all part of the same family.

Boston Globe tells the story of the year in photogrpahs. Here a few glimses…

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