Changing of the Guard 2011: The Year in World Elections

2011’s global elections, ascensions and regime changes.

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U.S. 2011 Elections - Although the U.S. is gearing up for the next big presidential showdown in 2012, the past year’s elections heated up in states like Ohio and Mississippi, where hot button issues such as collective bargaining rights for unions and abortion restrictions were decided.(Photo: AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Liberia            - This year’s presidential election in Liberia also stood as a litmus test of future sustainability in the former war-ridden nation. Incumbent Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf won her second term as president in a run-off vote that was recognized as valid, but accented by violence. (Photo: REUTERS/Luc Gnago)

Gadhafi Killed by Rebels - Libyan government officials confirmed Thursday that ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi was killed during capture. The U.N. human rights office is calling for an investigation into whether international human rights laws were followed during Gadhafi’s capture and killing.(Photo: XINHUA/LANDOV)

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Libya - Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was killed earlier this year by rebel forces bringing his more than 40-year reign to a violent, final ending. An Interim National Council has been tasked with running the business of the country since Gadhafi’s death until formal elections are held. (Photo: Xinhua/Hamza Turkia/Landov)