This combination photograph shows a handful of people in front of the iconic Gateway of India, top, a popular place to celebrate New Year's Eve in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, as compared to a file photograph of a crowd celebrating on Dec. 31, 2019. AP Photo
This combination photograph shows a handful of people in front of the iconic Gateway of India, top, a popular place to celebrate New Year's Eve in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, as compared to a file photograph of a crowd celebrating on Dec. 31, 2019. AP Photo
The Kremlin and the Spasskaya Tower in Red Square during New Year's celebrations in Moscow, Russia in 2020 and 2019. AP Photo
The Kremlin and the Spasskaya Tower in Red Square during New Year's celebrations in Moscow, Russia in 2020 and 2019. AP Photo
Istanbul. AP Photo
Istanbul. AP Photo
Brussels. AP Photo
Brussels. AP Photo
The Champs Elysees in Paris. AP Photo
The Champs Elysees in Paris. AP Photo
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AP Photo
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AP Photo
Colle Oppio hill overlooking Rome's Colosseum. AP Photo
Colle Oppio hill overlooking Rome's Colosseum. AP Photo
New Year celebrations in downtown St. Petersburg, Russia. AP Photo
New Year celebrations in downtown St. Petersburg, Russia. AP Photo
Moscow. AP Photo
Moscow. AP Photo
Tokyo. AP Photo
Tokyo. AP Photo
Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. AP Photo
Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. AP Photo
Maiji Jingu Shinto Shrine in Tokyo. AP Photo
Maiji Jingu Shinto Shrine in Tokyo. AP Photo
Bosingak pavilion in Seoul. AP Photo
Bosingak pavilion in Seoul. AP Photo
Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta. AP Photo
Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta. AP Photo
Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta. AP Photo
Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta. AP Photo
Fireworks exploding over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. AP Photo
Fireworks exploding over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. AP Photo

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