Australia says 'Happy 2018' as rest of the world awaits New Year

Fireworks adorn the Sydney Harbor's skyline as revellers ring in the New Year

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo | Associated Press)

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02 Jan 2019, 7:46 am

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Fireworks explode from Auckland's Sky Tower as the New Year is welcomed in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Jan 1. 2019. (Photo | Associated Press)

Worshippers pray as they take turns sitting in coffins at the Takien temple in suburban Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. Worshippers believe that the coffin ceremony – symbolizing death and rebirth – helps them rid themselves of bad luck and are born again for a fresh start in the new year. (Photo | AP)

Another New Year dawns, giving a fresh new hope to people in Kozhikode. A scene from Kozhikode beach | Express Photo by TP Sooraj ( Standalone Photo )