Catherine Flanagan

Festivities Begin To Welcome 2017

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Celebrations have begun as people around the world ring in the New Year. From Sydney to Pyongyang, festive crowds gathered to say goodbye to 2016, a tumultuous year in global politics. Earlier, Auckland in New Zealand became the first major world city to welcome the New Year. Many cities around the world have stepped up … Read more

Australia, New Zealand Usher In 2017

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A massive fireworks display has lit up Sydney Harbour as Australia’s largest city ushered in 2017. Some 1.5 million revellers had been expected to turn out on the waterfront. Earlier, Auckland in New Zealand became the first major world city to welcome the New Year. Many cities around the world have stepped up security for … Read more