In Pics: What happened across the world on Feb 6

Bangalore, Feb 6: Rail traffic in Karachi took a hit on Wednesday after a bomb exploded and blew up train tracks following which seven coaches of the Shalimar Express derailed.

One person was killed and 27 others were injured in the incident. The railway officials and technical staff battled to clear the wreckage. The incident affected train services to the northern parts of the country.

Meanwhile China and Britain both witnessed some unusual weather activity. While parts of China witnessed heavy snowfall, parts of Britain witnessed heavy rains.

OneIndia brings to you news from across the world in pictures.

Saeed participates in Kashmir Day celebrations

Hafiz Saeed leader of Pakistani religious party Jamaat-ud-Dawa arrives to participate in a rally to mark Kashmir Day, in Lahore, Pakistan.

Sochi all geared up for Winter Olympics

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a wall while visiting the Coastal Cluster Olympic Village ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

Bomb blast in Karachi

At least four people were killed and 14 others including two kids and eight women were injured when seven compartments of a train derailed following a bomb blast in Karachi. Photo Courtesy- IANS

Britain braces for brazen weather

Waves crash over the harbour wall in Newhaven, southern England as large parts of Britain remain at risk of flooding as the country continues to be battered by strong winds and powerful waves.

China too is not spared from the snow fairy

Large parts of Central China's Henan province witnessed long-awaited snowfall forcing an alert for road icing issued. Photo courtesy- IANS

Mexico City celebrates Calacas Zingaro

A performer participates in the opening night of the show "Calacas Zingaro", in the Gran Carpa Santa Fe, in Mexico City. The show "Calacas Zingaro" is based on the Mexican tradition and reinterprets the art of Mexican artist Guadalupe Posada. Photo Courtesy- IANS

China to usher Chinese Lantern Festival

Visitors look at illuminations during a lantern fair in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunnan Province. Photo courtesy- IANS