When historians, someday in the future, look back on the year that was 2011, no doubt many of them will see the year as one of societies in flux. This past year involved political killings, natural disasters, wars, protests, economic crises, and more. In an unsettled world, upheaval and change were - and continue to be - the norm.
Remembrances of less turbulent times were met with a sense and feeling of nostalgia for many of the world's inhabitants. Talk to people anywhere and there seems to be an underlying trepidation of what 2012 will bring, mingled with the eternal optimism that seems to break forth when times get tough. With that in mind, here is a rundown of some of the top stories of 2011:
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