The world news of 2010

7. Polish president and other high ranking officials killed in plane crash - On April 10, Polish President Lech Kaczynski and some of the country's highest military and civilian leaders died when the presidential plane crashed as it came in for a landing in thick fog in western Russia, killing 96 people.

8. The US House passed Health Care overhaul - After many political battles, US President Barack Obama signed the bill into law on March 23.