| Source: | Lateline |
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| Published: | Thursday, May 29, 2008 9:55 AEST |
| Expires: | Thursday, June 26, 2008 9:55 AEST |
More than 100 countries have agreed to a treaty outlawing the use of cluster bombs after 10 days of talks in Ireland. However the United States, Russia, Israel and China have opposed the move.
ABC News Online takes a look at the big stories from 2008.
Heath Ledger has been named best supporting actor at the Critics Choice Awards.
Channel Nine has come under fire for spruiking a betting agency during its cricket commentary.
Want to know more about the Sydney Festival? Ask our blogger Antonette Collins.
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