The world welcomes the year 2016.
New Year's Celebrations Around the World
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Revelers gather near the Arc de Triomphe, lit in the colors of the French flag, on the Champs Elysees in Paris during New Year's celebrations, Dec. 31, 2015.
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Palestinians celebrate the last day of the year at the sea port in Gaza City, Dec. 31, 2015.
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School students offer prayers for the world peace in the upcoming year of 2016 in Ahmedabad, India, Dec. 31, 2015.
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Fireworks light up the sky over Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) during New Year's celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 1, 2016.