American singer Beyonce ringed into the New Year with special never-seen-before footage of the moments she had spent with her three kids in 2020. The `Lion King` star surprised her fans as she posted the four-minute-long video on Instagram which highlighted some of her memorable moments from the year 2020 that she had spent with her and her musician husband Jay-Z`s kids - Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and Sir Carter.

Beyonce shares never-seen-before footage of her kids as she reflects on the year 2020

In a remote valley in northern Pakistan, hemmed in by sheer rock walls and high pastures, members of a tiny community gathered. The Kalash are a group of about 4,000 people who live in the mountains of the Hindu Kush, where they practice an ancient polytheistic faith.

Welcoming a new year at an ancient festival in Pakistan

From quitting smoking, starting a weight-loss programme, reading more books, going to bed on time to reducing screen time, the new year ushers in a wave of resolutions that people set in the quest to become a better version of themselves and bid adieu to things or habits that plagued most of their previous year.

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While the world welcomed 2020 with gaiety, Himalayan nation Nepal chose to welcome it in its own way, announcing the end of the decade to be celebrated as "Visit Nepal Year 2020".

Tourism campaign 'Visit Nepal Year 2020' kicks off

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito said Thursday he hoped for a year without natural disasters, delivering his first New Year speech since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne to tens of thousands of well-wishers.

Hope this year will be peaceful without natural disasters: Japan emperor Naruhito

Like 2019, the new year and perhaps the new decade is likely to be pockmarked by popular protest, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. The question is what the protests that last year toppled the leaders of Sudan, Algeria, Lebanon and Iraq but only led to a genuine transition process in Sudan will produce.

Last year was marked by defiance & dissent, 2020 is likely to be no different

From Fawkes masks to tear gases, this is how Hong Kongers welcomed New Year

From Lady Gaga to Adele, from Katie Holmes to Miley Cyrus, have a look at the celebrity splits and divorces of 2019.

A look at the celebrity splits and divorces of 2019

The New Year is here and the whole world welcomed the year 2020. Thousands of people cheered at Times Square in New York. Watch final seconds were people in New York are going to bid adieu to the year 2019 and will bring in the year 2020.

Watch: Times Square ushers in New Year with 'Ball Drop'

Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year address reaffirmed China's commitment to the rest of the world, said a China Media Group (CMG) commentary published on Tuesday.

Hong Kong protests severely challenged 'one country, two systems' principle: Xi in his New Year address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extending New Year wishes to the nation and hoped that this year will be "filled with joy and prosperity". PM Modi wished everyone a "wonderful 2020" and hoped for everyone's good health.

May this year be filled with joy and prosperity: PM Modi tweets out 

In the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces have been maintaining a tight vision to prevent any attempts of infiltrators. As we welcome the New Year 2020 the security forces have been battling the harsh winter while patrolling the Line of Control. Watch report: #NewYear #LoC #IndianForces #IndianArmy

Fineprint: Indian forces celebrating New Year along LoC

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American comedian and entertainer Steve Harvey returned for 'Fox's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey, which featured stellar musical performances and celebrity appearances.

Stellar lineup of Steve Harvey's Fox's New Year's Eve show

It surely was a star-studded party as Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan and his fiance Natasha Dalal rang in the new year together in picturesque Switzerland.

Anushka, Virat ring in the new year with Saif, Kareena and Varun 

As the world rings in the New Year, UNICEF has released a report on the number of newborns on the New Year's day in India. According to the report, over 67,000 babies will be born in India on the New Year's day in India which would account for 17 per cent per cent of the estimated 392,078 babies to be born across the globe on today.

Tiny revellers: Over 67,000 babies to be born on New Year’s day in India 

People across India rang in the New Year 2020 with fireworks, dance, music, and prayers as the clock struck midnight on Wednesday (January 01).

India rings in 2020 with fireworks, revelry, and prayers

On the occasion of New Year, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday wished the nation and said that the new decade is an occasion to renew our commitment towards a stronger India.

'New decade is occasion to renew commitment towards stronger India': President Ram Nath Kovind

It's difficult to define the year gone by because so much happened - climate activism, climate inactivity, climate denial. Protests against the establishment, heads of states making nuclear threats, gun violence, antisemitism, racism, violence against gender minorities, an impeachment trial at the United States, a trade war between two of the largest economies, the world's largest democracy re-electing the incumbent party and Prime minister.

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BSP supremo Mayawati on Wednesday extended greetings on New Year and said that peace and harmony should be maintained in the country. "Some parties who are playing politics for their personal gains should not forget that India is a secular country and we should respect all religions.

Respect all religions: Mayawati extends New Year greeting

Hong Kong police will deploy more than 6,000 officers on New Year's Eve, local media reported on Tuesday, as protesters plan rallies around the city to urge people not to give up the fight for democracy in 2020.

Hong Kong gears up for New Year countdown unrest

Different stories of 2019 can be strung together in some common threads. This was the "new normal" of the year gone by. 1. UNREST If there's one headline from 2019 that Xi Jinping would like to undo, what would it be?

Themes of 2019: Looking back at the year gone by

By Benjamin Houltberg and Arianna Uhalde People worldwide make New Year’s resolutions every year in an attempt to improve their lives. Common resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier, save money, lose weight and reduce stress.

How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results

Goa is all set to entertain tourists a significant number of them foreigners with a host of exciting events lined-up on the eve of the New Year on Tuesday. Almost all major casinos, restaurants, and bars are organising music programmes and other special events making it difficult for the tourists to make a choice.

Goa all decked up to make New Year's Eve special for tourists

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