Much of the globe celebrated the beginning of 2017 with fireworks, parties and other festivities, though many were somber in reflecting on the politics and popular culture of the past tumultuous year.
New Year Celebrations Around the World
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Policemen secure the Champs Elysees Avenue as revelers gather during New Year celebrations in Paris, France, Dec. 31, 2016.
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People release balloons and lanterns in the air in Istanbul's Ortakoy district by the Bosphorus, during New Year's cerebrations, Jan. 1, 2017.
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Fireworks light up the sky as the centenary year of Finnish independence kicks off on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2016, with a big concert and dancing, in Helsinki, Finland.
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German police guard the venue at the Reeperbahn street in St.Pauli red-light district before the New Year celebrations for 2017 in Hamburg, Dec. 31, 2016.