In Pics: What happened across the world on Jan 7

Bengaluru, Jan 7: Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen attending the Orthodox Christmas service at a cathedral in the village of Otradnoye, Voronezh region, Russia, early on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, children were seen watching the Three Kings during the Epiphany Day celebrations at the Cathedral square in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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

Puting attends church service

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Christmas service at a cathedral in the village of Otradnoye, Voronezh region, Russia, early on Wednesday. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on Jan 7, in accordance with the Julian calendar.

Rehman refuses to vote

Fazal ur Rehman, a hard-line cleric and the chief of Jamiat Ulema Islam party, talks to the media about his refusal to take part in today's voting at the National Assembly in Islamabad, Pakistan

Hand me the gavel!

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, is handed the gavel from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California after being re-elected for a third term to lead the 114th Congress, as Republicans assume full control for the first time in eight years.

Let's pose for the shutterbugs

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio poses for a photo Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawai to re-enact the House oath-of-officeon Capitol Hill in Washington.

Children watch the Three Kings

Children watch the Three Kings during the Epiphany Day celebrations at the Cathedral square in Vilnius, Lithuania.