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Feb 7, 2010

News in pictures on Sunday

A LOOK at some of the best pictures from around the world on Sunday, Feb 7.



Passengers move through barriers to board a train at the railway station in Beijing, taking the journey home for the Lunar New Year. About 240 million people are expected to crowd China's trains and planes for the holiday, according to government estimates, as Chinese traditionally return to their home towns and villages for family reunions for the Lunar New Year. -- PHOTO: AFP



A dancer performs next to drummers during the second night of the 'Llamadas' parade during carnival in Montevideo. The 'Llamadas' is Uruguay's biggest carnival parade, in which 'comparsas' -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional 'candombe' music -- compete during two nights of parade. -- PHOTO: AFP



Thai workers adjust lanterns in a display for the upcoming Lunar New Year festival at the shopping mall in Bangkok. Chinese New Year falls on February 14. -- PHOTO: AFP