Best photos of the year 2012 by Reuters

The conflict in Syria escalated as the pressure to oust President Bashar al-Assad intensified. Hurricane Sandy struck the U.S. Northeast leaving heavy destruction a week before the country re-elected Barack Obama as President. In this showcase, the photographers offer a behind the scenes account of the images that helped define the year. Check out the 96 PHOTOS that best describe 2012 as chosen by the good folks at Reuters