Fireworks celebration. The building very near the worlds tallest building, the burj khalifa. There were no fatalities. 14 people were hurt. Possibly more. Were not sure we know for sure. All the while citys planned fireworks celebration went on as planned. It was strangest thing i ever have seen. David it was extraordinary. Onlookers didnt know what to look at, what was more spectacular sight, a sight of a burning skyscraper or fireworks display. There are a lot of questions whether what were hear from the Dubai Government is accurate. It is extraordinary if there are 16 minor injuries, excluding one heart attack from this massive fire. Hard to believe the story weve been hearing about, it having been set on 20th floor by curtain fire. It is not only above the 20th floor but clearly fires are down on the bottom well below the 20th floor. Joining us on the phone james mcmull lan, former state of california chief fire marshall and founder of the mcmull lan fire company. There are flames
And illinois are beginning to recede. Roads and homes are underwater and transportation through the region is a mess having an impact on the rest of the country. Also in the headlines this morning, a new twist in the case against bill cosby. The comedian is facing his first criminal charges of Sexual Assault after allegations made by more than 50 women. Now theres a new legal battle involving cosbys wife. Abcs Mara Schiavocampo has the story. Reporter the playing out in the court of public opinion. After the 78yearold comedian appeared in court, facing a felony charge of aggravated indecent assault. Reopening this case was our duty. Reporter prosecutors saying cosby sexually assaulted Andrea Constand in 2004, after giving her pills and alcohol at his suburban philadelphia home. Now, cosbys attorney making the media rounds, vowing to fight what she calls an unjustified charge. I have faith in the justice system. Reporter and some of cosbys other accusers, also reacting to i just started
Take a look at these live pictures of new yorks times square. Just hours ago, the crossroads of the world was packed with a million revellers and three, two, one happy new ar its finally 2016. And people around the world are ringing in the new year with those three familiar words. All happy new year happy new year from a jampacked times square in new york, all of the way to moscow, crowds cheered as colorful fireworks displays painted the night sky. New zealand was the first to ring in the new year, with australia nipping at its heel. Lighting up the famous sydney harbor. Celebrations from hong kong to tokyo illuminating the night sky. One show in particular left the world watching in a different kind of awe. In dubai, even with a hotel fire tallest building, the burj khalifa, 1. 6 tons of fireworks carried on their display as scheduled. All across the globe millions crowded historic landmarks just to get a glimpse of the fireworks. Cities around the world are in a heightened state of
Hundreds of thousands in las vegas filled the streets. More than a million others crowded into new yorks times square for watch the ball drop at midnight. Other cities around the world marked the new year under a terror threat. Don champion is here in new york with more on that. Reporter good morning. Places like germany and belgium, the threat of terrorism led to cancelled events and even warnings for people to avoid large gather is. German germans ushered in 2016 under close watch. In munich, a different story. People there were told to stay away from two of the citys train stations because of a serious and emimminent threat by isis bombers. In brussels the official party of two men suspected of planning holiday attacks. Some thought it was an overreaction. I think its backing down to the threat of terrorism. I think we should stand up and just make everything happen. Reporter in paris, a city that saw two attacks from isis in 2015, celebrations were scaled back. Frances defense mini
Good morning, america. Very happy new years to yoyo timess squareas the cenen of the celebration last night. Windows. Were not here right now. Tape. So that we can at home with our families. On thi first day of 2016. Happy new year, everyone. We hope yourenjoyingour morning after what a late night for so many years. Daphne oz and Mcus Samuelsson are also here. Pastor joel osteen is re. ll get to that and so much more, but first heres a eck on the news and weather here. Good morning and happy new year. We begin with new years celebrations around the world. Despite terror warningng people turned out. Now, theyre cleaning up in times sare after a million revelers packed the crossroa of the world. Each year they leave behind about 50 tons of trash. This was a firstor seattle, the fireworks were set off from the very top of the tower of space needle. There were severalvents including two firework shows. More from cs phillip mena. Three, two, one happy new year reporter its fally 16. And peo