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Merriment and misery: How the world kicked off 2013
From a million people who celebrated in New York’s Times Square to a deadly stampede in Cote d’Ivoire, we look at the events that brought in 2013.
London bids goodbye to golden year with fireworks
London bade farewell to a golden year of Olympic and royal spectaculars with a fireworks extravaganza over the River Thames that welcomed in 2013.
Fireworks and dancing as Asian nations celebrate New Year 2013
Sydney’s skyline has erupted with fireworks as revellers cheered in the new year from the city’s harbour in the world’s first major 2013 celebration.
Portugal anti-smoking chief breaks ban on first day
The head of the Portuguese agency responsible for enforcing a new ban on smoking in public was seen lighting up at a New Year party, breaking the law on the first day it came…