With U.S. troops gone, sectarian strife now seems to be...

With U.S. troops gone, sectarian strife now seems to be on the upswing in Iraq.(Getty) Credit: With U.S. troops gone, sectarian strife now seems to be on the upswing in Iraq.(Getty)

The Arab Spring was the biggest world-news story of 2011, and one that's sure to impact 2012 as well. Newly democratic nations in the region will hold elections, while others continue to fight for their freedom - and for the first time since 2003, Iraq will no longer be occupied by the U.S. military. Meanwhile, the United States must deal with sensitive situations in Iran and Pakistan, even as European nations fight to save the euro.

How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.  Credit: Newsday Staff; Gucciardo Law Firm

'It's so obvious on the tape' How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.  Credit: Newsday Staff; Gucciardo Law Firm

'It's so obvious on the tape' How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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