30 Best Google Doodles of 2011

[ via Mashable ] 1 Jan

his year, more than ever, visiting Google’s homepage became a bit of a surprise. Google Doodles have come a long way from the first one, which showed Burning Man’s iconic logo. It’s now become customary to the search engine’s homepage, and last year, we saw many that were colorful, interactive and crazy.

Here are just some of the Google Doodles of 2011. Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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Iran reports nuclear progress as sanctions loom

[ via Reuters ] 1 Jan 2012

Iran announced a nuclear fuel breakthrough and test-fired a new radar-evading medium-range missile in the Gulf on Sunday, moves that could further antagonize the West at a time when Tehran is trying to avert harsh new sanctions on its oil industry.

Screen shot from video of the missile test fire (watch video at Reuters)

The move could for the first time hurt Tehran's oil exports, and the European Union is due to consider similar steps soon.

Read more: Reuters

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