2012 was a year full of turmoil. From global events such as the London Summer Olympics and the U.S. presidential race, to regional conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. Repercussions from last year’s Arab spring that rocked the status quo of the past 40 years still heavily affect Syria and Egypt; and the painful recovery from the latest global economic crisis brought tough austerity measures to Europe, causing widespread protests and riots. Collected here is Part 2 of a three-part summary of 2012 in photos, covering the second four months of 2012, from September till December. Be sure to see Part 1 and Part 2.
25| Protesters destroy an American flag, Cairo, Egypt, September 11
Protesters destroy an American flag pulled down from the U.S. embassy in Cairo September 11, 2012. Egyptian protesters scaled the walls of the U.S. embassy on Tuesday, tore down the American flag and burned it during a protest over what they said was a film being produced in the United States that insulted Prophet Mohammad. (Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany)
24| U.S. Consulate in Benghazi burns, after an attack on September 11
A man reacts as the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi burns, after an attack on September 11, 2012. Four American staff members were killed, including the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens. The attack was initially characterized as being part of widespread protests against an anti-Islam movie, but was later identified as a terrorist attack by militants related to Al-Qaeda.(Reuters/Esam Al-Fetori)
23| Britain’s David Anthony celebrates after scoring a goal, September 5
Britain’s David Anthony celebrates after scoring a goal during their Wheelchair Rugby match against the U.S. during the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London, on September 5, 2012. (Reuters/Stefan Wermuth)
22| Protesters decry the economic crisis, Madrid, Spain, September 25
Protesters stand behind barman Alberto Casillas as riot police surround the bar during a demonstration organized by Spain’s “indignant” protesters to decry an economic crisis they say has “kidnapped” democracy in Madrid, Spain, on September 25, 2012. Casillas stood up to the police, protecting the protesters who sought refuge in his bar. Thousands of demonstrators had rallied near parliament in Madrid in anger at the government’s handling of the economic crisis. (Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP/Getty Images)
21| Surfers attempt to break the Guinness world record, South Africa, September 30
Surfers attempt to break the Guinness world record for the largest amount of surfers on a wave at one time, in Muizenberg on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa, on September 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)
20| Destroyed Salaheddin neighborhood of Aleppo, September 3
A Syrian man holds his robe while walking in the partially destroyed Salaheddin neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, under the control of the Syrian army, on September 3, 2012. Syrian troops backed by artillery and warplanes fought rebels on multiple fronts on September 5 as peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi described the death toll as “staggering” and destruction “catastrophic.” (Joseph Eid/AFP/Getty Images)
19| Swiss Air Force perform a flight demonstration over Axalp, October 11
A crowd watches an F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft of the Swiss Air Force performing a flight demonstration over Axalp in the Bernese Oberland, on October 11, 2012. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)
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