Hordes of revellers came out on the streets, braving bitter cold and undeterred by the unprecedented security operations to bid farewell to 2017 and welcome 2018. Here are the highlights of the night from around the globe.  

1. Beijing, China

2. New York, USA 

3. Dubai, UAE

4. London, United Kingdom 

5. Istanbul, Turkey

6. Seoul, South Korea

7. Baghdad, Iraq

8. Moscow, Russia 

9. Beirut, Lebanon

10. Sydney, Australia 

11. Mumbai, India

12. Athens, Greece 

13. Berlin, Germany

14. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil