World Welcome 2017, Saying Goodbye To Year Of Conflicts

January 01, 2017

Fireworks have lit up the skies over some of the world's most iconic landmarks as people across the globe gather to welcome the New Year.

From Sydney to Moscow, Madrid to Rio, crowds gathered to say goodbye to 2016, a tumultuous year in global politics.

Many cities stepped up security for New Year's Eve celebrations, after a year in which attackers drove lorries into crowds in Nice and Berlin.

As 2016 draws to a close, revelers around the world are bidding a weary adieu to a year filled with political surprises, prolonged conflicts, deadly attacks at gatherings and deaths of legendary celebrities.

Here's a look at how people are ushering in the new year:

The 2017 appears during a firework over the Arc de Triomphe as part of the New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees, in Paris, France, Sunday, Jan.1, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

 

Fireworks explode over the Kremlin in Red Square which was blocked by police during New Year celebrations in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. New Year's Eve is Russia's major gift-giving holiday, and big Russian cities were awash in festive lights and decorations. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr)

Fireworks explode above the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

Fireworks explode behind the Brandenburg Gate at midnight on January 1, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images

North Koreans gather to watch a New Year's fireworks display at the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. Picture: APSource:AP

Fireworks explode above Singapore's financial district at the stroke of midnight. Picture: APSource:AP

 

Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, and surrounding skyscrapers to mark New Year in Dubai. Picture: APSource:AP

 Fireworks light up the Taiwan skyline and Taipei 101 during New Years Eve celebrations just after midnight on January 1, 2017. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images

Sydney’s New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks spectacular from a rooftop in Potts Point. Picture: Toby ZernaSource:News Corp Australia

 NYE fireworks on the Hobart waterfront. Picture: Sam RosewarneSource:News Corp Australia

Fireworks explode over Elizabeth Tower housing the Big Ben clock to celebrate the New Year in London, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

New Year’s Eve at Southbank in Brisbane. Picture: Mark CallejaSource:News Corp Australia

 

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