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The global community celebrates the beginning of a new year

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Fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye and the Elizabeth Tower, also known as "Big Ben," in central London during the New Year celebrations on Sunday, January 1, 2023. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP) Credit: Aaron Chown/AP

While Australia might have been the among the first countries to kick of New Year's celebrations, the rest of the world quickly followed suit to ring in 2023


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While Australia might have been the among the first countries to kick of New Year's celebrations, the rest of the world quickly followed suit to ring in 2023



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