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A Turkish special force police officer patrols in front of the Reina nightclub on January 4, 2017, days after the New Year attack. (AFP)


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A lion dancer receives a red envelope, called “ang pao”, containing money during a celebration of the Chinese New Year in Manila’s Chinatown, Philippines February 8, 2016. REUTERS/Erik De Castro


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This image taken from CCTV provided by Haberturk Newspaper Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 shows the attacker shooting his way into the Reina (CCTV/Haberturk Newspaper via AP)


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People lay down flowers during a memorial ceremony in memory of people who were killed in a stampede incident during a New Year’s celebration on the Bund, in Shanghai, China, on January 1, 2015. (Reuters/Aly Song)


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Fireworks explode over the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge during New Years Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, on January 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)


Beach parties, fireworks: World rings in new year

Beach parties, fireworks: World rings in new year

After a turbulent year marred by terror woes, Ebola outbreaks and a horrific series of airline disasters, many could be forgiven for saying good riddance to 2014 and gratefully ringing in a new year. Across the globe, revelers looking for a respite from the gloom...