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Current topic: Another great year has come and gone here at the NewsRoom. Which do you think were the most important news events of the last 12 months? Who were the major newsmakers of 2002? Nominate your favourites here.

Pashmina: any new years resalutions Bronco

Current Topic: A proposed series of strikes by firemen has been threatening to bring chaos to Britain. Should the government give in to big pay demands from vital public sector services?

Osama_bin_Laden: I support the firemen

Current Topic: Afghan refugees in Britain are to be offered payment to return home. But will they feel undue pressure to go back even if they don't feel safe?

Pashmina: I cant beleive Nina did it