In other parts of the world, heavy rain and gusty winds canceled New Year's Eve events in Britain. Despite bad weather, the fireworks show went on as scheduled in London where Big Ben provided a ...

Photo: Auckland Council Revelers celebrate the new year during Zac Brown Band Special ... home to the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye in central London, at midnight on Jan. 1.

Each spring, as many awaken from winter’s slumber, millions of people across the world celebrate Nowruz. or Persian New Year. Nowruz translates as “new day” and marks a festival of renewal ...