Reviewing
The Year Past (2)
Civil & Military Wars
Libya
and Syria up Rise:
The
Middle Eastern up rise that started mid 2011, continued in the devastated
regions of Libya and Syria. Hundreds of thousands of protestors carried out
protests against the dictatorial rule rampant in both countries. Syria
witnessed the bloodiest year in history with the death toll in Damascus and
Aleppo alone crossing several thousands. Throughout 2012 news of violent
protests in the two African countries and worsening global relation of Syria
against backdrop of firing down Turkish jet continued making up to the
broadcasts.
Sports
Roger
Federer – Record Breaking Streak:
Swiss
tennis champion, Roger Federer grabbed his record 17th grand slam
title following his win over Andy Murry at the final of Wimbledon in early July
2012. With his win Roger Federer equalized Pete Sampras’ record to have won 7
Wimbledon titles of his record 17 Wimbledon titles. He was also claimed as the
world No 1 for a record 286 weeks.
West
Indies grab the T20 World Cup……
Music
Adele
– Rolling in deep:
Adele’s rolling in deep became the
record breaking success surpassing lady GaGa’s Poker Face with over 9 million
cumulative sales. The Album 21 of Adele also became the Album to have remained
on top of the 100 best albums of billboard charts. Adele, who captured the
World’s heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner
at Germany Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of
record, song and album of the year. Rolling in the deep also won the best song
at billboard awards and the BRIT awards for the best album and the best British
female solo artist. The Grammies bring Adele equal to Beyonce’s record of
winning most Grammies in one night.
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