In pictures: How the world welcomed 2015

The world got together on Wednesday to give a warm welcome to 2015. We bring you the choicest pictures from around the world.

The world got together on Wednesday to give a warm welcome to 2015. We bring you the choicest pictures from around the world:

India

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Connaught Place, New Delhi. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

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Gateway of India, Mumbai. (Kunal Patil/ HT Photo)

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Allahabad (PTI Photo)

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Harbour Bridge and Opera House. (AFP Photos)

Malaysia

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The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. (AP Photo)

Singapore

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Marina Bay. (Reuters Photo)

Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong Observation wheel. (Reuters Photo)

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Victoria Harbour. (AFP Photo)

Tokyo

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Prince Park Tower Tokyo. (AFP Photo)

North Korea

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The Tower of the Juche Idea, Pyongyang. (AP Photo)

Phillipines

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Manila. (AP Photo)

Happy New Year, dear readers!