World bids adieu to a rocky year
China Daily | Updated: 2009-01-01 07:13
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Fireworks explode near the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year yesterday. Reuters |
Fireworks exploded in a kaleidoscopic shower of light over Sydney's shimmering harbor yesterday, as the world's first major city to ring in 2009 celebrated the end of a decidedly rocky year with cheers, beers and a sense of relief.
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