Defining moments of 2013

MANILA, Philippines - 2013 has been a year of devastation, courage and triumph. From the destruction left in the wake of Supertyphoon Haiyan (local code name Yolanda), to China’s leadership change, to the death of Nelson Mandela, CNN has witnessed every breath-taking second. CNN airs Defining Moments 2013, a special program dedicated to reflecting on the stories that have made this year remarkable.

As the world’s news leader and 2013 Asian Television Awards’ Cable and Satellite Channel of the Year, CNN has been at the frontline of each of the year’s major news events. Defining Moments of 2013 looks at the major themes of the year and the world events that have had the most impact, including:

• The aftermath of Supertyphoon Haiyan in the Philippines

• China’s once-in-a-decade leadership change

• The relationship between Dennis Rodman & North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

• The Boston Marathon bombings

• The Obama-Putin relationship

• Syria and Egypt, three years after the Arab Spring

• A newly-elected Pope points to an evolution for the Catholic church

• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome Prince George into the world

• The Kenya Westgate Mall Attack

• The death of Nelson Mandela

• NSA leaker Edward Snowden creates waves around the world

Defining Moments of 2013 airs on Dec. 28 at 5 p.m.; Dec. 29, 10 p.m.; Jan. 1, 2014, 7 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.; and Jan. 2, 2014, 9 a.m. Get the latest social media updates from CNN at facebook.com/cnninternational and Twitter@cnnasiapr.