By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/in-photos-world-events-of-2011 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter In Photos: World Events of 2011 World Dec 30, 2011 5:00 PM EDT It’s a year that will be remembered as one that ended authoritative regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen. In 2011, the most-wanted fugitive in the world was killed in Pakistan and severe weather battered the global population. We also said goodbye to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, NASA’s space shuttle program and, for the most part, congressional deal-making. Look back at these events in our slide show. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
It’s a year that will be remembered as one that ended authoritative regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen. In 2011, the most-wanted fugitive in the world was killed in Pakistan and severe weather battered the global population. We also said goodbye to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, NASA’s space shuttle program and, for the most part, congressional deal-making. Look back at these events in our slide show. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now