The day in pictures - 8 January 2013

Mafraq, Jordan

Syrian refugee boy stands outside his parents' tent after heavy rain at the Al-Zaatari refugee camp.

The camp in the Jordanian city of Mafraq is near the border with Syria
The camp in the Jordanian city of Mafraq is near the border with Syria Credit: Reuters

Cetinje, Montenegro

French actor Gerard Depardieu seen today after failing to show up in court to face drink driving charges.

Gerard Depardieu preparing to play disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in a film
Gerard Depardieu preparing to play disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in a film Credit: Reuters

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Union flag flies on a street in South Belfast.

Northern Ireland has seen violent protests by loyalists angry at restrictions on flying the union flag from Belfast City Hall
Northern Ireland has seen violent protests by loyalists angry at restrictions on flying the union flag from Belfast City Hall Credit: Reuters

The Milky Way

A study revealed Earth could have many billions of twins strewn across the Milky Way.

Astronomers estimate that at least 17 billion stars in our galaxy harbour an Earth-sized planet.
Astronomers estimate that at least 17 billion stars in our galaxy harbour an Earth-sized planet Credit: PA Wire

Central London

Models on the catwalk during the Christopher Shannon Autumn/Winter fashion show.

Part of the British Fashion Council's London Collections
Part of the British Fashion Council's London Collections Credit: PA Wire

Illinois, United States

Fred L Turner who was one of McDonald's earliest employees and rose to become Chief Executive Officer, has died at the age of 80.

Former McDonald's CEO Fred L Turner with Ronald McDonald
Former McDonald's CEO Fred L Turner with Ronald McDonald Credit: PA Wire

Shenyang, Northeast China

A man polishes a snow sculpture ahead of the Shenyang International Ice and Snow Festival.

The festival kicks off on January 10
The festival kicks off on January 10 Credit: Reuters

Dublin, Ireland

The launch of the 49th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

Victoria Fitzsimons, Laura Hennelly McCarthy and Alice O'Neil from Loreto High School
Victoria Fitzsimons, Laura Hennelly McCarthy and Alice O'Neil from Loreto High School Credit: PA Wire