As the clock ticked 12’o clock, Sydney welcomed 2018 on Harbour Bridge with dazzling display of fireworks. There was also a countdown to midnight with fireworks forming the numerals 10 to 1. (Photo: IANS)
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The Chinese New Year fireworks showed people performing a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron sparkling like fireworks to welcome 2018.(Photo: IANS)
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As the clock struck 12, India said goodbye to 2017 and welcomed 2018 by celebrating with friends and family. This was the scene at the India Gate, Delhi, at midnight. (Photo: IANS)
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People gathered near the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa to welcome 2018. The display showed Arabic calligraphy, geometric designs and a portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's first president with massive LED light show. (Photo: IANS)
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A firework explodes over the Arc de Triomphe as part of the New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees, in Paris. (Photo: IANS)
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London welcomed 2018 with the fireworks over the London Eye as the clock struck 12. (Photo: IANS)
