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How The World Sees In The New Year

We take a look at shots from all over the world celebrating the start of a New Year.

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False alarm prompts panic at Paris gathering

Hundreds of people have fled in panic from a gathering at the Place de la Republique in Paris. Families were […]

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Diwali: India’s festival of lights

Hindu devotees around the world celebrate colourful Diwali, the festival of lights.

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Kung Hei Fat Choy

Chinese communities around the world have ushered in the Lunar New Year with dragon dances, fireworks, parties and prayers over the weekend.

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London Olympics Closing Ceremony

London closes out the 2012 Olympic Games with a dazzling array of fireworks and performers, led by girl band sensation the Spice Girls.

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London Olympics Opening Ceremony

The London 2012 Olympics have officially been opened with an opening ceremony fit for a Queen. Scroll through our gallery of the event’s highlights.

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Hollande celebrates Bastille Day

French President Francois Hollande led France’s annual Bastille day military parade as jets streamed the national colours overhead and fireworks lit up the night sky.

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New Year’s Eve Around the World

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