Time Magazine: Ten characterizing photos of 2014 (Warning: Viewer discretion is advised)

A year plagued by war and strife

In a few days, 2014 will be passed. But not the moments that have been captured by a photographer’s lens. From Ukraine, to Ferguson, Gaza to Liberia, Time magazine presented the most important and impressive pictures of the year that’s about to say goodbye.

1. The most famous selfie

USA, California, Academy Awards, 2nd of March

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2. Unrest in Ferguson

USA- Ferguson, 11th of August

A man backs away as law enforcement officials close in on him and eventually detain him during protests over the death of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager killed by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo.
3. Ebola virus crisis

Liberia – Monrovia – September 5th

Medical staff carry James Dorbor, 8, suspected of having Ebola, into a treatment facility in Monrovia, Liberia.
4. Conflicts in Ukraine

Ukraine – Kiev – January 25th

Ukraine Protests

5. Lake loses 70% of water

California – Lake Oroville – November 25th

Blue Sky Days

6. 500 souls seeking salvation in the middle of the sea

Mediterranean – June 7th

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7. Children fall dead from rocket attacks
Gaza Strip – July 16th

A man carries a child as another lies dead after two explosions on a beach in Gaza.
8. War against ISIS

Iraq – August 12th

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9. It wasn’t a good day for a swim

Russia – Novosibirsk – July 12th

APTOPIX Russia Hailstorm Deaths

10. A victim of the passenger jet hit in Ukraine

Ukraine – Donetsk – July 17th

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