The world welcomes the new year with a packed party in Times Square and fireworks soaring above European capitals, while hoping for an end to the war in Ukraine and a return to post-COVID normality in Asia, Reuters reports.
New Year Celebrations around the World
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People take boat tours on the Nile River past New Year decorations as celebrations begin in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 1, 2023.
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A reveler spins burning-steel wool to spread sparks of fire during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya Jan. 1, 2023.
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Berlin's famous landmark "Brandenburg Gate" is illuminated during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin, Germany, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Revelers watch a sound and light show projected on the Arc de Triomphe as they celebrate the New Year on the Champs Elysees in Paris, France, Dec. 31, 2022.