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Astronauts of space shuttle Endeavour, (from left) mission specialist's Bob Behnken, Nicholas Patrick, Steve Robinson, Kay Hire, pilot Terry Virts and commander George Zamka, leave the Operations and Checkout Building to be transported to launch pad 39a at Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral. Endeavour, is scheduled for a 13 day mission to the International Space Station. -- PHOTO: AP



Candles lit by mourners burn in St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne during a national day of mourning to mark the first anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires. Australians marked the first anniversary of devastating wildfires which killed 173 people, grieving those who lost their lives and praying for the survivors. -- PHOTO: AFP



Chinese paramilitary police march across Tiananmen Square following an overnight snowfall in Beijing. China is expected to usher in a wide range of cool weather, including rain and snow, ahead of next weekend's Spring Festival. The Year of the Tiger begins on February 14th. -- PHOTO: AFP