Tag: #Fireworks
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Fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade with a bang
New York, Jan 1 (AFP/APP): A packed Times Square in New York was set for its annual New Year’s ball drop after crisis-marred celebrations in other countries ended a year of worldwide upheaval that saw strike-hit Paris welcome the new decade with fireworks, and London’s Big Ben ring out after a long restoration. Billions around…
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Smoky Sydney to kick off New Year parties with fireworks
Sydney, Dec 31 (AFP/APP): Smoke-choked Sydney ushered in the New Year with a huge fireworks display, kicking off celebrations for billions around the world and ringing in the new decade. Australia’s largest city usually puts on a dazzling display of pyrotechnics over the glittering harbour, but this year’s celebrations have been overshadowed by calls to…