In Photos: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the World

The annual sky show over the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia.

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People watch a futuristic fireworks show at Star Island in Singapore’s Marina Bay.

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A burst of fireworks behind the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

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A light show is the focal point of the New Year celebrations in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province, China.

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Fireworks go off over Red Square, Moscow, Russia.

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