TY - BOOK AU - Janssen, Sarah, AU - Liu, M. L. TI - The world almanac and book of facts, 2010 SN - 9781600571237 (pbk.) AV - AY 67.N5 .W893 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - New York, NY PB - World Almanac Books KW - Almanacs, American KW - Statistics N1 - The authority since 1868; Special features -- 2009 : Year in review -- Economy, business & energy -- Crime -- Military affairs -- Health & vital statistics -- Personalities, arts, & media -- Science & technology -- Consumer information -- U.S. government -- U.S. facts, history & elections -- U.S. cities, states, & population -- World history & culture -- Sports -- Directory -General index N2 - 2) Recession in U.S. Ends, but Jobless Rate Rises; 3) Pullout from Iraq, Buildup in Afghanistan; 4) U.S. Launches Diplomatic Outreach; 5) Protest follow Iran Election; 6) Democrats Push Agenda; 7) Global Swine Flu Pandemic; 8)Worldwide Economic Picture Brigthens; 9) North Korea Policy Shifts; and 10) Israelis Elect Netanyahu After Gaza War; Highlights top ten news topics of 2009 which were: 1) Obama presidency begins ER -