The space shuttle Atlantis STS-129 lifts off on Nov 16 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis and its crew will deliver two control moment gyroscopes, equipment and EXPRESS Logistics Carrier 1 and 2 to the International Space Station. -- PHOTO: AFP
2- A resident carries charred roofing materials after a fire in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, on Nov 17. There were no reported injuries or deaths in the fire that destroyed about a thousand houses and displaced some 5000 families. Authorities are still investigating the cause of fire. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
3- A Chinese garbage collector with her child searching through the rubbish at a garbage disposal site in Beijing to salvage what she can. China's capital still relies heavily on burying its garbage. In 2008, 90 per cent of the more than 6.7 million tons of domestic waste in Beijing was put in landfills. -- PHOTO: AFP
4- US President Barack Obama inspect honour guards during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Obama wrangles over trade and currency policy with his Chinese counterpart President Hu Jintao on Tuesday, with Iran and North Korea competing for attention at the summit of the two global powers. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
5- Twilight fans wait for The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere in Westwood, California. -- PHOTO: AP
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