In Pics: What happened across the world on October 31

Bangalore, Oct 31: Atleast four people were killed and 14 were injured when a bomb exploded following a cylinder explosion in a market area of Quetta. The blast also resulted in a huge fire that damaged at least eight vehicles.

Meanwhile Vice President Hamid Ansari met Cuba's revolutionary hero, Fidel Castro to discuss bilateral ties between India and Cuba. Both nations were two of the founding members of Non Aligned Movement (NAM).

In other news, protests broke out after Essam el-Erian, the deputy leader of the Brotherhood's political arm, the Freedom and Justice party was arrested.

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

In Havana, Cuba

Vice president Hamid Ansari during the wreath laying ceremony at the monument of National Hero of Cuba Jose Marti at the Revolution Square in Havana. Ansari earlier met Fidel Castro and discussed bilateral ties with him.

In Pakistan

Pakistani firemen extinguish a burning vehicle at the site of a bomb blast in a market in Quetta, Pakistan. The attack occurred in the capital of Baluchistan province, home to both Islamic militants and separatists who have waged a low-level insurgency against the government for decades.

In Cairo, Egypt

Egyptian security forces guard the Al-Azhar Islamic university in Cairo. Hours after the arrest of Essam el-Erian, the deputy leader of the Brotherhood's political arm, the Freedom and Justice party, pro-Muslim Brotherhood student protesters stormed the administrative building of Al-Azhar Islamic university.

In Paris

French President Francois Hollande greets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace, in Paris.

In Sacramento

Sacramento Kings minority owner Shaquille O'Neal participates in a cricket demonstration before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings.

In Spain

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema from France scores his goal in between players during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.