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World welcomes 2016 despite terror fears

Agencies Published January 1, 2016
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the traditional fireworks show on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the traditional fireworks show on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS
Dancers perform to celebrate the new year during a countdown event at Tai Miao, the imperial ancestral temple in the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China, January 1, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Dancers perform to celebrate the new year during a countdown event at Tai Miao, the imperial ancestral temple in the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China, January 1, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Models perform to celebrate the new year during a countdown event at Tai Miao, the imperial ancestral temple in the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China, December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Models perform to celebrate the new year during a countdown event at Tai Miao, the imperial ancestral temple in the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China, December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, China January 1, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, China January 1, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, China January 1, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, China January 1, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
School students offer prayers for the world peace in the upcoming year of 2016 in Ahmedabad, India, December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Amit Dave
School students offer prayers for the world peace in the upcoming year of 2016 in Ahmedabad, India, December 31, 2015. REUTERS/Amit Dave
People gather to release balloons to celebrate the New Year during an annual countdown ceremony at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo on December 31, 2015. More than 1,000 balloons were to be released into the air, carrying with them new year wishes. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI
People gather to release balloons to celebrate the New Year during an annual countdown ceremony at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo on December 31, 2015. More than 1,000 balloons were to be released into the air, carrying with them new year wishes. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI
People release balloons to celebrate the New Year at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo on January 1, 2016. More than 1,000 balloons were released, carrying with them new year wishes. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI
People release balloons to celebrate the New Year at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo on January 1, 2016. More than 1,000 balloons were released, carrying with them new year wishes. AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI
Fireworks light up the sky over Sydney's Opera House (L) and Harbour Bridge during New Year celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN
Fireworks light up the sky over Sydney's Opera House (L) and Harbour Bridge during New Year celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the traditional fireworks show on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the traditional fireworks show on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS
Fireworks light up the sky over Sydney's Opera House (L) and Harbour Bridge during New Year celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN
Fireworks light up the sky over Sydney's Opera House (L) and Harbour Bridge during New Year celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN
Fireworks explode over the Opera House and Harbour Bridge during the 9pm fireworks display over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House in Sydney, Australian, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
Fireworks explode over the Opera House and Harbour Bridge during the 9pm fireworks display over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House in Sydney, Australian, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

As the final hours of 2015 drew to a close, many bid a weary and wary adieu to a year marred by attacks that left nations reeling and nerves rattled.

Still, most places forged ahead with celebrations, refusing to let jitters ruin the joy of the holiday. Take a look at how people around the world did exactly that.

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Roussou
Jan 01, 2016 01:47am
Happy New year to everyone in the world. May peace and tolerance prevail in 2016, Ameen.
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talat haque
Jan 01, 2016 01:50am
so joyous to see !
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Paa Ji
Jan 01, 2016 01:51am
Where are the pictures of New year celebrated in Pakistan in Bahria Town Lahore and Karachi? New year was celebrated with fan fare in every city of Pakistan including Islamabad. Please include the pictures.
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badshah
Jan 01, 2016 02:15am
Hope and Pray 2016 is a peaceful, prosperous and happy new for Pakistan and the world.
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Rehman
Jan 01, 2016 02:19am
In the Ahmedabad photo, the Flag of India seems upside down in the celebration wording '2016'!!
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GA
Jan 01, 2016 04:57am
Terror fears in the West are very concerning. Feels safer in Pakistan for some reason.
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ahmed
Jan 01, 2016 06:42am
waste of money!
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mohammad Khan Sydney Australia
Jan 01, 2016 07:12am
Happy New Year to everyone ! Nau Roz Mubarak.
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SHK
Jan 01, 2016 08:39am
Happy new Year everyone
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ammaraaziz
Jan 01, 2016 09:40am
happy new year
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Awais
Jan 01, 2016 10:19am
Isnt that Eifel Tower, Paris ?
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RIZ
Jan 01, 2016 01:13pm
I could never understand why people celebrate their birthdays and a start of new year. What is the element of happiness there? Every new year negates one more year from your life span.
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atheist
Jan 01, 2016 01:52pm
@Rehman - thanks for concern but that's not Indian flag. In India's flag middle is white with ashoka chakra not yellow and there is saffron not red which is shown in colour. Moreover , pattern of saffon, white and green are not sufficient to make it Indian flag without ashoka chakra in the middle.
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faryal
Jan 01, 2016 03:37pm
wonderful work
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Agha Ata
Jan 01, 2016 08:40pm
There are no pictures of New Year celebrations in Pakistan.
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Sanjeet Kumar
Jan 02, 2016 08:13am
Leave behind you the old chapters that were filled with pages of worries and begin the New Year with happiness, cheer and smiles. Happy New Year-2016.
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