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This New Year’s Eve is as unique as the year that’s coming to an end, with pandemic restrictions limiting celebrations and many bidding 2020 good riddance. As the clock struck midnight across Asia and the South Pacific, the New Year’s experience mirrored countries’ responses to the virus itself. Some canceled or scaled back festivities, while others without active outbreaks or ignoring rising cases carried on as though it were any other year. Australia was among the first to ring in 2021 because of its proximity to the international date line. In past years, 1 million people crowded Sydney’s harbor to watch fireworks. This time, many watched on television. Authorities had urged residents to stay home, and the most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria, were battling new outbreaks. ....
Updated: 1 Jan 2021, 8:34 Invalid Date, DUBAI said goodbye to 2020 with its most expensive fireworks display EVER - watched by 200,000 foreign tourists. Strict social distancing was in place throughout the seven-and-a-half minute long display at Burj Khalifa - the world s tallest tower, which finished with the Pakistani flag. 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 Crowds gathered on Westminster Bridge in London despite Covid restrictionsCredit: EPA Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai said he hoped next year would be better in his annual message. He tweeted: We end this year with optimism that 2021 and beyond will be better, brighter and happier for us all. With faith, determination and confidence, we are prepared to overcome any challenges and stick to our goals. Happy New Year to you all, from the UAE to the world. ....