Issues in World Geography Archive
Southwest Asia
Turkey: A major trial had to be halted as spectators and reporters crowded the courtroom and demonstrators protested. November 2008
Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Antarctica
Australia: On October 20, the first talks of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation were held in Sydney, Australia. November 2008
Europe
Iceland: The world financial crisis has brought the economy of Iceland to its knees. November 2008
South Asia
Pakistan: On September 9, Asif Ali Zardari was sworn in as Pakistan’s new president. October 2008
The United States and Canada
The United States: On September 13, Hurricane Ike crashed into the Texas coast as a category two hurricane with winds of 110 mph. October 2008
Africa
Zimbabwe: With unemployment at about 80%, manufacturing at a standstill, and food shortages, Zimbabwe faces a major economic crisis. September 2008
Latin America
Paraguay: On August 15, Fernando Lugo, a former Catholic bishop, was inaugurated as the new president of Paraguay. September 2008
East Asia
China: Chinese authorities arrested people during the Beijing Olympics for attempting to protest China's treatment of Tibet. September 2008
Russia and the Republics
Serbia: Bosnian Serb wartime president Radovan Karadzic was captured near Belgrade, Serbia, on July 22. August 2008
