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Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year celebrations on Sydney Harbour, Australia, yesterday. Photo: Reuters

Catholic devotees converge around the procession of the black Nazarene before the start of the New Year in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. Photo: Reuters

And armed police patrol busy public areas around Westminster as security is stepped up ahead of New Year's celebrations in London. Photo: Reuters