In pics: This is how the New year celebration across the world looked like

Our Bollywood stars surely know how to celebrate in style. As the world gets ready to ring in the New Year, most have either flown outside the country with their families or are throwing a special party for close friends and family.

Our Bollywood stars surely know how to celebrate in style. As the world gets ready to ring in the New Year, most have either flown outside the country with their families or are throwing a special party for close friends and family. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Among the first ones from the fraternity were Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and their baby Taimur who left the country for Switzerland. They are currently celebrating the New Year as they ski their way. The couple has been posting some jaw-dropping photos from their vacation which looks nothing short of royal, much like most of the things that they do. See pictures: View this post on Instagram Sledding with the little ones! Our winter wonderland ❤️❤️❤️ A post shared by Natasha Poonawalla (@natasha.poonawalla) on Dec 28, 2018 at 8:29am PST × View this post on Instagram #mamalife A post shared by Natasha Poonawalla (@natasha.poonawalla) on Dec 30, 2018 at 6:20am PST × Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Next up on the list is newlyweds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas who were first seen with families celebrating Christmas in London and have now moved to Switzerland to celebrate New Year with each other. You can call it their honeymoon too. See pictures: View this post on Instagram Ski life 🎿 💕😜 A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Dec 30, 2018 at 6:08am PST × View this post on Instagram Happiness in the mountains ⛰ ❤️💕 A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Dec 29, 2018 at 7:54am PST × Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Another pair who recently tied the knot, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were seen leaving Mumbai earlier yesterday for their quiet honeymoon. They smiled for the paps as the two were seen dressed in black coordinated clothing. See pictures: View this post on Instagram LOVE their color-coordination 🖤🖤🖤 @deepikapadukone & her husband on the way to their vacation, spotted at Mumbai airport last night. A post shared by Deepika Padukone’s Fanpage (@deepika.padukone.fanpage) on Dec 30, 2018 at 3:11am PST × Ajay Devgn and Kajol Ajay and Kajol also followed their ritual of vacationing outside India as the duo were seen with their two kids, Yug and Nysa and family friends in Thailand. Pictures of them having fun on a cruise surfaced recently. See pictures: View this post on Instagram No filter needed. A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) on Dec 29, 2018 at 5:01am PST × View this post on Instagram 30.12.18....15....infinite love ❤️credits @daanishgandhi A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) on Dec 29, 2018 at 7:06pm PST × View this post on Instagram Fun in the sun With my sun .. A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) on Dec 31, 2018 at 4:57am PST × Jacqueline Fernandez The ‘Race 3’ actress left for Dubai earlier this month as she was caught posing for the camera, sharing with us some lovely photos from her trip. See pictures: View this post on Instagram Dubai here I come!! ❤️❤️ A post shared by Jacqueline Fernandez (@jacquelinef143) on Dec 28, 2018 at 9:25pm PST × View this post on Instagram @dsfsocial you sure know how to spoil us!! Love from my famfam!!! #mydubai ❤️❤️❤️ @harveynicholsdubai @malloftheemirates #dubaishoppingfestival #famfam @therollingprodigy @abhishek4reel A post shared by Jacqueline Fernandez (@jacquelinef143) on Dec 30, 2018 at 11:40pm PST × Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma The dashing duo has reached Sydney to spend some valuable time together as they bring in New Year. Virat shared a photo of them enroute as he captioned it: “Off to Sydney. Looking forward to the new years eve with my one and only ❤️❤️✈️😎” See pictures: View this post on Instagram Off to sydney. Looking forward to the new years eve with my one and only ❤️❤️✈️😎. @anushkasharma A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Dec 30, 2018 at 6:17pm PST × View this post on Instagram Happy New Year to everyone back home and all over the world, all the way from Australia. Have a wonderful year ahead God bless everyone. 🙏😇❤❤❤ A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Dec 31, 2018 at 5:27am PST ×

Here's where the Bollywood stars are celebrating New Year: Kareena, Priyanka, Deepika, Anushka

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings on Monday.

In his congratulatory message to Putin, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, extended sincere greetings and good wishes to President Putin and the Russian people.

He said that the year 2018 has a special significance to China-Russia relations, and both countries have smoothly completed their respective important domestic political agendas and opened a new era for China-Russia ties.

During the year, China and Russia witnessed more frequent high-level exchanges, deepened mutual political trust and a series of achievements from bilateral pragmatic cooperation in various fields, Xi said.

The Year of China-Russia Local Cooperation and Exchange program proceeded smoothly in 2018, and the popular support for friendship from generation to generation between the two peoples has been further consolidated, the Chinese president said.

The two countries collaborated actively in international and regional affairs and played important constructive roles in safeguarding international equity and justice as well as world peace and stability, he said.

The year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, Xi said, noting that he is willing to work with Putin to prompt bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields to make new progress and bring more benefits to the two countries and peoples.

In his congratulatory message, Putin extended warm New Year greetings to Xi, and wished the Chinese people happiness and good health.

In 2018, the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination reached an unprecedented level with substantiated political dialogues and rapidly expanding two-way trade, Putin said.

The Year of China-Russia Local Cooperation and Exchange got off to a good start, and the two countries conducted fruitful cooperation in solving major global and regional issues, he said.

Russia and China will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 2019, the Russian president said, voicing his belief that both sides will take the opportunity to continue effective cooperation in bilateral and multilateral affairs.

Also on Monday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev exchanged New Year greetings.

In his congratulatory message, Li said China would like to promote cooperation with Russia in trade, energy, finance, technology, agriculture, humanities and other areas to facilitate common development of both nations.

For his part, Medvedev said that Russia highly values the achievements of the 23rd regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, and is willing to work actively with China to promote bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Xi Jinping said that the year 2018 has a special significance to China-Russia relations, and both countries have smoothly completed their respective important domestic political agendas.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings on Monday. In his congratulatory message to Putin, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, extended sincere greetings and good wishes to President Putin and the Russian people. He said that the year 2018 has a special significance to China-Russia relations, and both countries have smoothly completed their respective important domestic political agendas and opened a new era for China-Russia ties. During the year, China and Russia witnessed more frequent high-level exchanges, deepened mutual political trust and a series of achievements from bilateral pragmatic cooperation in various fields, Xi said. The Year of China-Russia Local Cooperation and Exchange program proceeded smoothly in 2018, and the popular support for friendship from generation to generation between the two peoples has been further consolidated, the Chinese president said. The two countries collaborated actively in international and regional affairs and played important constructive roles in safeguarding international equity and justice as well as world peace and stability, he said. The year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, Xi said, noting that he is willing to work with Putin to prompt bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields to make new progress and bring more benefits to the two countries and peoples. In his congratulatory message, Putin extended warm New Year greetings to Xi, and wished the Chinese people happiness and good health. In 2018, the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination reached an unprecedented level with substantiated political dialogues and rapidly expanding two-way trade, Putin said. The Year of China-Russia Local Cooperation and Exchange got off to a good start, and the two countries conducted fruitful cooperation in solving major global and regional issues, he said. Russia and China will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 2019, the Russian president said, voicing his belief that both sides will take the opportunity to continue effective cooperation in bilateral and multilateral affairs. Also on Monday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev exchanged New Year greetings. In his congratulatory message, Li said China would like to promote cooperation with Russia in trade, energy, finance, technology, agriculture, humanities and other areas to facilitate common development of both nations. For his part, Medvedev said that Russia highly values the achievements of the 23rd regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, and is willing to work actively with China to promote bilateral cooperation in various fields.

2018 opened a new era for China-Russia ties, says Xi Jinping to Putin in New year greetings

New Year's Eve celebrations on the Champs-Elysees in Paris will go ahead despite plans for another "yellow vest" anti-government protest on the famed avenue, city officials said on Thursday.

Tens of thousands of tourists and locals traditionally ring in the new year on the wide shopping boulevard, which ends with the Arc de Triomphe monument.

The Champs-Elysees has since last month been the epicentre of repeated violent protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government, with the Arc de Triomphe ransacked on December 1.

While the numbers turning out at protests across the country have dwindled dramatically, some "yellow vests" have called online for a New Year's Eve protest on the Champs-Elysees.

On Facebook 7,400 people are listed as planning to attend what it calls a "festive and non-violent event".

Paris officials said they would continue as planned with preparations for a fireworks display and sound and light show on the Champs-Elysees under the theme "fraternity".

The avenue is a regular gathering point for national celebrations such as Bastille Day, the Tour de France and France's victory this summer in the football World Cup.

But on recent Saturdays it has been the scene of violent clashes between riot police and "yellow vest" protesters who accuse Macron of favouring the rich with his policies.

The movement sprang up online in October and spiralled into the worst crisis of Macron's presidency, with tens of thousands blocking roads and protesting across France.

Macron sought to defuse the crisis in mid-December by announcing a 10 billion euro ($11.4 billion) package of measures to help pensioners and low-paid workers.

Since then the "yellow vests" have been split between moderates willing to engage in dialogue with the government and others intent on remaining at the barricades.

Tens of thousands of tourists and locals traditionally ring in the new year on the wide shopping boulevard, which ends with the Arc de Triomphe monument.

New Year's Eve celebrations on the Champs-Elysees in Paris will go ahead despite plans for another "yellow vest" anti-government protest on the famed avenue, city officials said on Thursday. Tens of thousands of tourists and locals traditionally ring in the new year on the wide shopping boulevard, which ends with the Arc de Triomphe monument. The Champs-Elysees has since last month been the epicentre of repeated violent protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government, with the Arc de Triomphe ransacked on December 1. While the numbers turning out at protests across the country have dwindled dramatically, some "yellow vests" have called online for a New Year's Eve protest on the Champs-Elysees. On Facebook 7,400 people are listed as planning to attend what it calls a "festive and non-violent event". Paris officials said they would continue as planned with preparations for a fireworks display and sound and light show on the Champs-Elysees under the theme "fraternity". The avenue is a regular gathering point for national celebrations such as Bastille Day, the Tour de France and France's victory this summer in the football World Cup. But on recent Saturdays it has been the scene of violent clashes between riot police and "yellow vest" protesters who accuse Macron of favouring the rich with his policies. The movement sprang up online in October and spiralled into the worst crisis of Macron's presidency, with tens of thousands blocking roads and protesting across France. Macron sought to defuse the crisis in mid-December by announcing a 10 billion euro ($11.4 billion) package of measures to help pensioners and low-paid workers. Since then the "yellow vests" have been split between moderates willing to engage in dialogue with the government and others intent on remaining at the barricades.

Paris New Year's Eve bash is on despite 'yellow vest' protests

Intrepid revelers from around the world endured hours of waiting in a frigid Times Square on Sunday to witness the glittering New Year`s Eve ball make its annual descent at midnight, undeterred and perhaps reassured by a massive police presence.

With New York City in the grip of a bitterly cold Arctic air mass, the experience was made particularly memorable this year for hundreds of thousands of people who braved the bone-chilling conditions to witness a century-old tradition.

In the waning hours of 2017, the mercury had plunged to 10 Fahrenheit, with a &quot;Real Feel&quot; of 7F, according to AccuWeather.com. That made it the city&#39;s second-coldest New Year&#39;s Eve on record after 1917, when the mercury in Times Square dropped to 1F (-17C).

Jaden Hunter, a 13-year-old from southern New Jersey, arrived at around 6 pm, protected by a face mask and geared up for a good time.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,&rdquo; Hunter said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s pretty chilly, but we&rsquo;ve got hand-warmers and all kinds of thermal technology.&rdquo;

About 2 million people were expected in the vicinity of Times Square, the bow-tie-shaped plaza formed by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in midtown Manhattan. That was roughly same number as last year, when the temperature at midnight was a comfortable 44F (7C).

Still, the weather was severe enough to test the mettle of even the hardiest of partygoers.

Alejandro Garcia, 32, of Barcelona, Spain, said the only thing that stood between him and leaving early for a warm hotel room was his girlfriend, graduate student Gamma Elias, 28.

&quot;I&#39;m freezing to death out here!&quot; Garcia said, a few hours before midnight, wrapping his arms around Elias. &quot;But she wants to stay.&quot;

Like tens of thousands of others, the couple stood in one of dozens of fenced-in enclosures set up for blocks along the square. After hours of waiting, they were rewarded with a spectacular view of the giant ball as it made its annual, one-minute descent on the southern end of the plaza.

Greg Packer, 54, a retired highway maintenance manager from Huntington, New York, had a prime spot on West 43rd Street after arriving at 7 am.

&ldquo;It feels more like Antarctica than New York. But everybody in the world is here,&rdquo; he marveled, glancing around at the crowds in nearly every direction. &ldquo;And I&rsquo;m here.&rdquo;

The crowds counted down the final hours of 2017 with a lineup of live musical acts including Nick Jonas, Neil Diamond and Andy Grammer.

Mariah Carey returned to the Times Square stage as well, pulling off a smooth performance after the embarrassment of last year`s technical difficulties.

Then came the long-awaited ball drop, a tradition that dates to 1907, three years after New Yorkers started gathering en masse in Times Square to usher in the new year.

SHOW OF FORCE

Thousands of police were on hand, some heavily armed, others undercover. The show of force is part of a beefed-up security plan that follows a spate of attacks in the city and around the world that authorities have labeled as terrorist.

The NYPD provided officers with specialized training to stop any suicide bombers in response to an attempted bombing in a Times Square subway station walkway on Dec. 11.

Police deployed observation teams trained to spot snipers. There were also more explosive-detecting dogs and more officers positioned throughout the area this year.

People hoping to see musical acts and other entertainment up close in Times Square had to pass by heavily armed officers and dogs. They went through a magnetometer to check for weapons, had their bags inspected, then repeated all those steps a second time.

Police cars, dump trucks filled with sand and cement blocks were used to close streets, starting Sunday morning. About 125 parking garages in the area were emptied of all cars and sealed.

Brynn Hansen, 14, from Longmont, Colorado, appeared unfazed by the heightened security and the trying conditions. She said she was living a dream.

&quot;It&#39;s been on my bucket list, and now I can cross it off. It&#39;s exciting to be here.&quot;

In the waning hours of 2017, the mercury had plunged to 10 Fahrenheit.

Intrepid revelers from around the world endured hours of waiting in a frigid Times Square on Sunday to witness the glittering New Year`s Eve ball make its annual descent at midnight, undeterred and perhaps reassured by a massive police presence. With New York City in the grip of a bitterly cold Arctic air mass, the experience was made particularly memorable this year for hundreds of thousands of people who braved the bone-chilling conditions to witness a century-old tradition. In the waning hours of 2017, the mercury had plunged to 10 Fahrenheit, with a "Real Feel" of 7F, according to AccuWeather.com. That made it the city's second-coldest New Year's Eve on record after 1917, when the mercury in Times Square dropped to 1F (-17C). Jaden Hunter, a 13-year-old from southern New Jersey, arrived at around 6 pm, protected by a face mask and geared up for a good time. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Hunter said. “It’s pretty chilly, but we’ve got hand-warmers and all kinds of thermal technology.” About 2 million people were expected in the vicinity of Times Square, the bow-tie-shaped plaza formed by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in midtown Manhattan. That was roughly same number as last year, when the temperature at midnight was a comfortable 44F (7C). Still, the weather was severe enough to test the mettle of even the hardiest of partygoers. Alejandro Garcia, 32, of Barcelona, Spain, said the only thing that stood between him and leaving early for a warm hotel room was his girlfriend, graduate student Gamma Elias, 28. "I'm freezing to death out here!" Garcia said, a few hours before midnight, wrapping his arms around Elias. "But she wants to stay." Like tens of thousands of others, the couple stood in one of dozens of fenced-in enclosures set up for blocks along the square. After hours of waiting, they were rewarded with a spectacular view of the giant ball as it made its annual, one-minute descent on the southern end of the plaza. Greg Packer, 54, a retired highway maintenance manager from Huntington, New York, had a prime spot on West 43rd Street after arriving at 7 am. “It feels more like Antarctica than New York. But everybody in the world is here,” he marveled, glancing around at the crowds in nearly every direction. “And I’m here.” The crowds counted down the final hours of 2017 with a lineup of live musical acts including Nick Jonas, Neil Diamond and Andy Grammer. Mariah Carey returned to the Times Square stage as well, pulling off a smooth performance after the embarrassment of last year`s technical difficulties. Then came the long-awaited ball drop, a tradition that dates to 1907, three years after New Yorkers started gathering en masse in Times Square to usher in the new year. SHOW OF FORCE Thousands of police were on hand, some heavily armed, others undercover. The show of force is part of a beefed-up security plan that follows a spate of attacks in the city and around the world that authorities have labeled as terrorist. The NYPD provided officers with specialized training to stop any suicide bombers in response to an attempted bombing in a Times Square subway station walkway on Dec. 11. Police deployed observation teams trained to spot snipers. There were also more explosive-detecting dogs and more officers positioned throughout the area this year. People hoping to see musical acts and other entertainment up close in Times Square had to pass by heavily armed officers and dogs. They went through a magnetometer to check for weapons, had their bags inspected, then repeated all those steps a second time. Police cars, dump trucks filled with sand and cement blocks were used to close streets, starting Sunday morning. About 125 parking garages in the area were emptied of all cars and sealed. Brynn Hansen, 14, from Longmont, Colorado, appeared unfazed by the heightened security and the trying conditions. She said she was living a dream. "It's been on my bucket list, and now I can cross it off. It's exciting to be here."

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In pics: This is how the New year celebration across the world looked like

Here's where the Bollywood stars are celebrating New Year: Kareena, Priyanka, Deepika, Anushka

2018 opened a new era for China-Russia ties, says Xi Jinping to Putin in New year greetings

Paris New Year's Eve bash is on despite 'yellow vest' protests

In frigid Times Square, relief arrives with New Year