In photos: The birth of 2018
Photographers around the world have framed the welcoming moments of a new year – 2018, in confetti, grand show of fireworks and array of cultural events.
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Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour, Australia, January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks explode during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the new year in the coastal city of Valparaiso, Chile January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks explode in front of the skyline with the financial district during New Year's eve celebrations in Frankfurt, Germany, January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Revelers celebrate as female impersonator Gary Marion, known as "Sushi", is lowered during the Red Shoe Drop, at Duval Street in Key West, Florida, US, January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
People walk in popular Istiklal Street near the city’s main Taksim Square as people remember the victims of a deadly New Year’s attack a year ago, in Istanbul, Sunday, Dec 31, 2017. Photo: AP
Fireworks light up the Atomium building, a metal structure built in the form of a crystal of iron, as part of new year celebrations in Brussels, Belgium January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
People watch fireworks in the rain on New Year's Day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks explode with slogan reading “Happiness and Good Condition Together” on the Taipei 101 building during the New Year’s celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Photo: AP
Fireworks are set off over Edinburgh Castle to herald the New Year during the Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks light up the Atomium building, a metal structure built in the form of a crystal of iron, as part of new year celebrations in Brussels, Belgium January 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
A firework explodes over the Arc de Triomphe as part of the New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees, in Paris, France, Monday, Jan 1, 2018. Photo: AP
Fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations, Monday Jan 1, 2018. Photo: AP
People fly lanterns at Borobudur temple during New Year celebrations in Magelang, Indonesia, January 1, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Photo: Reuters
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