In photos: Ringing in New Year across globe

2014 was welcomed on January 1 across many time zones, and we bring you spectacular photographs from celebrations around the world. In photos: Ringing in New Year across globe Fireworks explode over the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia. (Beta/AP) Fireworks explode over the financial district at midnight, Wednesday, January 1, in Singapore. (Beta/AP) Laser lights shoot from a tower during a New Year's Eve count down to 2014 held at the Great Wall of China in Beijing, China. (Beta/AP) People celebrate the New Year at the Red Square during the New Year festivities, in Moscow, Russia, with St. Basil Cathedral is in the background. (Beta/AP) Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis Hill during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Athens. (Beta/AP) Fireworks explode over the Houses of Parliament, including Queen Elizabeth II tower which holds the bell known as Big Ben as London celebrates the arrival of New Year's Day. (Beta/AP) Fireworks light the sky over Copacabana beach during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Beta/AP) Confetti fly over Times Square in New York Wednesday, as the new year is celebrated. (Beta/AP) B92

In photos: Ringing in New Year across globe

Fireworks explode over the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia. Fireworks explode over the financial district at midnight, Wednesday, January 1, in Singapore. Laser lights shoot from a tower during a New Year's Eve count down to 2014 held at the Great Wall of China in Beijing, China. People celebrate the New Year at the Red Square during the New Year festivities, in Moscow, Russia, with St. Basil Cathedral is in the background. Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis Hill during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Athens. Fireworks explode over the Houses of Parliament, including Queen Elizabeth II tower which holds the bell known as Big Ben as London celebrates the arrival of New Year's Day. Fireworks light the sky over Copacabana beach during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Confetti fly over Times Square in New York Wednesday, as the new year is celebrated.