It's been a tumultuous year around the world with political upheaval, global debt and natural disasters. Rania Zaydan compiled this Newsline review of 2011.

More than ten percent of Papua New Guinea's land has been taken away from traditional landowners and given to private companies, under controversial agricultural leases. PNG correspondent Liam Fox reports.

US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has held her first substantive talks with Burma's leaders during a landmark visit to the capital, Naypyitaw. Kate Arnott reports.

A high court battle is underway in India over mining giant Rio Tinto's plans to build a diamond mine in one of the country's last remaining tiger sanctuaries. India correspondent Richard Lindell reports.