In Pics: What happened across the world on Mar 18

Bangalore, Mar 18: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to recognise Crimea as a sovereign and independent state, the Kremlin press service said Monday.

"Considering the will of the peoples of Crimea expressed at the all-Crimea referendum on March 16, 2014, I hereby decree that the Republic of Crimea, where the city of Sevastopol has a special status, be recognised as a sovereign and independent state,"he said.

Meanwhile snowfall in US continues to add to the woes of the people there. Snowfall in US has affected normal life.

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

Savannah celebrates St Patrick's Day

A cadet from the Benedictine Military School gets kissed by a young lady during Savannah's 190-year-old St. Patrick's Day parade.

Russia recognises Crimea as an independent state

Local people wave Russian and Crimean flags in Simferopol, Ukraine. Ukraine's Crimean peninsula declared itself independent on Monday after its residents voted overwhelmingly to secede and join Russia.

Snow affects normal life in Washington

Snow has been falling in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as winter-weary motorists faced another potentially treacherous commute on Monday morning, just days before the start of spring.

Who's goal is it?

AS Roma's Radja Nainggolan and Udinese's Badu fight for the ball during a Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and Udinese in Rome's Olympic stadium.

Kate Winslet receives a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood actress Kate Winslet received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.