Countries worldwide continue to welcome in 2015. See how they celebrated, from Gaza to Hong Kong, China to New York.
Fireworks explode above the Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben', during celebrations in central London just after midnight on 1 January 2015. Photo: AFP
New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York on 31 December 2014 Photo: AFP
Fireworks light up over the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis Hill in Athens. Photo: AFP
An illuminated portrait photo display is held during a light show in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
People watch fireworks displayed for the New Year celebrations over Ishim River in Kazakhstan capital city Astana. Photo: AFP
People release balloons beside the Tokyo Tower to celebrate the New Year. Photo: AFP
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photo: AFP
South Koreans gather during the welcoming ceremony of the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju. Photo: AFP
Fireworks burst over the Marina bay to mark the New Year's celebration in Singapore. Photo: AFP
People release a sky lantern to celebrate the New Year in Harbin, China. Photo: AFP
A Sri Lankan boy celebrates new year with a sparkler in Colombo. Photo: AFP
A Palestinian boy stands on the beach during the last sunset of 2014 off the coast of Gaza City. Photo: AFP