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Credit: Rico Shen
Recently at the 2008 Taipei Game Show, Namco Bandai Games Inc. showcased the beta version of the rhythm game series "Taiko no Tatsujin 11: Asian Version" as it became a hot topic recently in Taiwan.
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Protesters hold a sign showing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who spoke at Columbia University on that day.
Protesters hold a sign showing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who spoke at Columbia University on that day.

Credit: David Shankbone
This picture won Wikinews' recent Picture of the Year competition on January 25, 2008. It was an original picture taken by David Shankbone for Protests mark Ahmadinejad's visit to Columbia University.
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Broadway Tower, winner of Wikimedia Commons Picture of the Year
Broadway Tower, winner of Wikimedia Commons Picture of the Year

Credit: Newton2
One of a stunning collection of pictures selected as the candidates for Wikimedia Commons' Picture of the Year, this photo of Broadway tower won first place.

Executives from SCE Taiwan and Executive Yuan of ROC at 2008 Taipei Game Show.
Executives from SCE Taiwan and Executive Yuan of ROC at 2008 Taipei Game Show.

Credit: Rico Shen
Not only consumers, executives from digital content industry all supported the 2008 Taipei Game Show to help gaming industry in Taiwan.
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Runners at 2008 Mumbai Marathon.
Runners at 2008 Mumbai Marathon.

Credit: BOMBMAN
The Standard Chartered Marathon, nicknamed "The Greatest Race on Earth", held its third stage in Mumbai, India.
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A protester dressed in an orange jumpsuit stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A protester dressed in an orange jumpsuit stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Credit: takomabibelot
Amnesty International staged worldwide protests to mark the sixth anniversary of the first arrival of detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
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Wikinews' overview of the year 2007 in pictures
Wikinews' overview of the year 2007 in pictures

Credit: Steven Fruitsmaak
Wikinews' overview of the year 2007.
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Taipei 101 2008 Firework - Live in Taiwan
Taipei 101 2008 Firework - Live in Taiwan

Credit: ChunDer Lee
In the 2008 Taipei City New Year Countdown Party, the Taipei 101 skyscraper showed the "Love Taiwan" mark during the New Year celebration fireworks.
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