Dazzling display of fireworks: World welcomes 2014

 Fireworks are let off from the Auckland Sky Tower to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.  (Getty Images)

Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour at midnight, ushering in the new year, in Sydney January 1, 2014.  REUTERS

 Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre  during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong January 1, 2014. REUTERS

Fireworks explode near the Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers during New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur January 1, 2014. REUTERS

Buddhists light candles during New Year's Eve celebrations at Bongeun Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (AP)

Japanese worshippers walk through a gate as they enter the Kanda shrine to celebrate the New Year in Tokyo on January 1, 2014. Million of Japanese people visit shrines and temples to pray for the well-being of their families at the New Year. AFP

Indian sports players from the Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium light candles during an event to welcome the New Year in Allahabad on December 31, 2013. People around the world are welcoming 2014. AFP

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