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Hong Kong: Residents wear 2018 glasses to celebrate the upcoming year.
Brazil: A woman jumps a wave as she prays to Yemanja, goddess of the sea, during New Year's Eve festivities in Rio de Janeiro. The faithfuls believe that jumping seven waves for the goddess could bring good luck in the coming year.
Belarus: People watch as fireworks explode over the central square of Novogrudok.
Germany: Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate.
Greece: The temple of the Parthenon at the Acropolis hill.
Lithuania: The Cathedral Square in Vilnius.
Lebanon: The downtown Beirut during New Year's celebrations
Russia: A child covers his ears as fireworks explode over the Kremlin.
Rrussia: The Kremlin lighted by fireworks.
UAE: An LED light show illuminates the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building in Dubai.
Ireland: Members of Flyboard Ireland take part in the Liffey Lights Moment - Matinee in Dublin's city center.
Scotland: Organizers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay have said the event will go ahead as planned after the city experienced some of the worst weather conditions earlier in the day, with high winds and heavy rain. Prince's Street, where celebrations are set to take place, was temporarily closed to pedestrians in the afternoon due to "weather-related debris".
China: Participants pose for photos after a count down to the New Year event in Beijing.
North Korea: Fireworks explode as part of New Year celebrations, above the Taedong River as viewed from Kim Il Sung Square, in Pyongyang.
Hong Kong: Fireworks explode over the Victoria Harbor during New Year's Eve.
Singapore: The financial district at the stroke of midnight.
Indonesia: Guests stand near a decorative light tree as they attend a mass wedding held in celebration of the New Year in Jakarta. Hundreds of couples took part in the mass marriage held by the city government to help the poor who were unable to afford a proper wedding.
South Korea: Buddhists place candles during New Year celebrations at Jogyesa Buddhist temple in Seoul.
Buddhists light candles during New Year celebrations at Jogyesa Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Australia: Sydney Opera House
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