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In pictures: Review of the Year 2002

Angola was hit by a famine which dashed hopes of recovery after the end of the civil war. Drought left 30 million hungry across southern and eastern Africa.

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		Zimbabwe's troubled vote Presidential elections were marred by violence.



		Israeli-Palestinian conflict Violence continued unabated throughout the year.



		Angola starves Drought and war pushed millions to the brink of starvation.



		World Cup Entertaining final set the seal on a successful football tournament.



		Afghanistan's rocky peace President Karzai worked to maintain stability after the Taleban.



		Terror anniversary A year on, the world commemorated 11 September victims.



		Sniper's killing spree Shootings spread fear around the US capital.



		Bali bombed Tourists and locals were the victims of a powerful attack.



		Moscow siege The Chechen conflict continued, its violence reaching the Russian capital.



		Force of nature Sicily's Mount Etna erupts with savage splendour



		Tanker trouble Oil from a sinking tanker caused ecological havoc in Spanish waters.



		Iraq under scrutiny UN inspections resumed in Iraq.