Much of the globe celebrated the beginning of 2017 with fireworks, parties and other festivities, though many were somber in reflecting on the politics and popular culture of the past tumultuous year.
New Year Celebrations Around the World
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Lights illuminate the historical site of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx to celebrate the New Year in Egypt, Jan. 1, 2017.
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Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, and surrounding skyscrapers to mark New Year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 1, 2017.
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Kenyan children enjoy as families gather at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 1, 2017, to celebrate New Year.
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Fireworks explode over the Kremlin, during the New Year celebration in Moscow, Russia, Jan. 1, 2017.