In Pics: What happened across the world on January 16

Bangalore, Jan 16: As the nation continued to be in the midst of political war between parties, Malaysian Hindu devotees offered prayers and got blessings from the Lord Murugan's chariot during a procession to mark the start of Thaipusam, an annual festival symbolizing the struggle between good and evil, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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

In New York

Part of the New York City Skyline peek through thick fog in this view from Pier A Park in Hoboken.

In Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Hindu devotees gather to offer prayers and get blessings from the Lord Murugan's chariot during a procession to mark the start of Thaipusam, an annual festival symbolizing the struggle between good and evil, in Kuala Lumpur.

In Spain

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal duels for the ball with Osasuna's Oier Sanjurjo during their Spanish Copa del Rey round-16 second leg soccer match at El Sadar stadium, in Pamplona.

In Melbourne

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France makes a backhand return to Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

In Italy

AC Milan Brazilian forward Robinho challenges for the ball with Spezia defender Ivano Baldanzeddu during the Italian Cup soccer match between AC Milan and Spezia at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

In Toronto

An old style snow boot at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada. As one of the largest shoe museums in the world, the Bata Shoe Museum collects more than 12,000 pairs of shoes. Photo courtesy- IANS

In Shanghai

The new Oriental Pearl TV Tower after remedy in Shanghai, east China. The tower, which boasts of a 20-year history, took on a new look as the seven-month remedy came to an end. Photo courtesy- IANS