In Pics: What happened across the world on Mar 19

Bangalore, March 19: Relatives of the passengers of missing Malaysian airline MH-370 protested before the officials could hold a press conference.

New radar data from Thailand gave Malaysian investigators more potential clues on Wednesday for how to retrace the course of the missing Malaysian airliner, while a massive multinational search unfolded in an area the size of Australia.

Meanwhile, Barack Obama awarded 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

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

Relatives of passengers in MH-370 protest

A Chinese relative of a passenger aboard a missing Malaysia Airlines plane is carried out by security officials as she protests before a press conference at a hotel in Sepang, Malaysia.

Putin recognises Crimea as independent

Russian President Vladimir Putin sings the national anthem at a rally in support of Crimea joining Russia in Red Square in Moscow.

Thailand witnesses anti-government protests

Thai anti-government protesters rally in front of United Nations Building in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo courtesy- IANS

Habiba Sarabi campaigns in Kabul

Afghan vice presidential candidate, Habiba Sarabi shakes hands with a supporter as she arrives to a campaign rally in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Obama awards Army veterans

Obama awards 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Russian sailing yatch arrives in Brunei

Russian sailing yacht Pallada arrives in Muara Port, Brunei. Photo courtesy- IANS

Panda enjoys a carrot

Giant panda Longsheng eats carrot at the Zhengzhou Zoo in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Provinnce. Photo courtesy- IANS