(In pics) What happened across the world on October 24

Bangalore, Oct 24: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was on a two day visit to China said on Thursday that there was a need for sustained bilateral cooperation between India and China. He stressed that the two nations were actively engaged in socio- economic transformation of the people.

Meanwhile, Prince George was christened on Thursday. During his christening, reports suggested that he barely let a whimper put as the archbishop trickled water on his head. The water was from the River Jordan.

On the other hand, Madagascar will go to vote on Friday. The long delayed elections will be carried out after the nation went into misery due to a 2009 coup.

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

In Beijing

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shakes hands with former Premier of the People's Republic of China, Wen Jiabao at a meeting in Beijing. Manmohan Singh will be leaving for India soon.

In Madagascar

Madagascar troops patrol the streets of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The country will hold elections on Friday that organizers hope will end political tensions that erupted in a 2009 coup and help lift the aid-dependent country out of poverty.

In Poland

Nobel Peace laureates applaud US actress Sharon Stone, during the Summit Peace Prize receiving ceremony in Warsaw, Poland. Stone was awarded with the summit's prize in recognition of her work against HIV and AIDS.

In London

Kate Duchess of Cambridge carries her son Prince George after his christening at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace in London. The prince was christened with water from the River Jordan at a rare four-generation gathering of the royal family.

In Spain

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo jumps for a header with Juventus' Martin Caceres and Juventus' Giorgio Chileen during a Group B Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.