Revelers in the Asia-Pacific region have welcomed the New Year, while crowds are gathering in New York City and elsewhere to herald 2008.
Some one million people enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display over the harbor in Sydney. In Tokyo, revelers released balloons as the New Year started, while onlookers in Taipei and Auckland enjoyed fireworks.
But officials in Belgium canceled fireworks in Brussels due to the continuing threat of terrorism.
Meanwhile, in New York City, tourists and others are staking out spots along the street in Times Square, hours ahead of the dropping of the ball in the famous square.
This year will mark the 100th anniversary of a lighted ball dropping in Times Square, welcoming the New Year in celebrations packed with partiers. This year, for the first time, the redesigned ball will use energy efficient LED lights.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP & Reuters.
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