World celebrates New Year 2015

Fireworks explode around the London Eye during the New Year celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2015. AFP

Fireworks explode around the London Eye during the New Year celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2015. AFP

Fireworks explode above The Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' during the New Year celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2015. AFP

Fireworks explode above the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye during the New Year celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2015. AFP

People cheer in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum as fireworks explode to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2015.  AFP

Fireworks explode above the Charles Bridge during the New Year celebrations in Athens on January 1, 2015. AFP

People cheer in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum as fireworks explode to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2015.  AFP

New Year's fireworks erupt over the Arc de Triomphe (Arch of Triumph) on the Champs-Elysees at midnight on January 1, 2015.  AFP

 Fireworks explode above city centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia, during the New Year celebrations on January 1, 2015.  AFP

 The Copacabana fireworks are seen from the  Chapéu Mangueira slum during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro on January 1, 2015.    AFP

 People take a dip in the sea during the fireworks for the new year on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on January 1, 2015.      AFP

People watch New Year's fireworks on a rock at Barra beach in Salvador, Brazil, on January 1, 2015. AFP

 Fireworks explode near the observation wheel during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong January 1, 2015. REUTERS

People release balloons during New Year celebrations in Tokyo January 1, 2015. REUTERS