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New Years Eve

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House as Australia ushers in the New Year.
Culture
Australia kicks off a global New Year party defying terror threat
Iraqi security forces inspect the site of a bomb attack at a market in central Baghdad, Iraq December 31.
Conflict
Bombings in a central Baghdad market have killed dozens
Caitlin Duncan (right), Hesham Ahmad Mohammad (center) and Caitlin Duncan's boyfriend (left) on New Year's Eve.
Conflict
This Syrian refugee rescued an American student after she was assaulted in Cologne
Turkish Islamist protesters shout slogans against Noel celebrations as they hold an inflatable Santa Claus toy during a demonstration at Beyazit Square in Istanbul December 26, 2013. The sign (front, 2nd) reads: "Christmas is a blow to our Islamism".
Culture
Santa has a complicated relationship with his hometown
Arts, Culture & Media
The new year means old traditions for many around the world
Arts, Culture & Media
A late bell, silent prayers and the world’s largest fireworks show greet the new year
Chinese New Year Earns Stamp of Approval
Happy New Year from Ordinary and Inspiring People in Bangalore, India
New Movies: ‘The Sitter’ and ‘New Year’s Eve’
Environment
Dead Blackbirds Fall from Sky in Arkansas by the Thousands
Arts, Culture & Media
New Years celebrations from around the world
Lifestyle & Belief
Family: turning a rough year’s lessons into resolutions