Pro-democracy protesters release over 100 yellow balloons to mark the new year outside a Hong Kong shopping mall on January 1, 2015. (Photo: Aaron Tam/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Vietnam
Fireworks are seen displayed from Betexco tower, the tallest building at the financial district of Ho Chi Minh City for the New Year celebrations from the other bank of Saigon River on January 1, 2015. (Photo: STR/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve China
People release sky lantern to celebrate the New Year in Harbin, on January 1, 2015. (Photo FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve New Zealand
Firework display from the top of the Sky Tower to welcome the New Year on January 1, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Philippines
People look at fireworks during a New Year Celebration in Manila on January 1, 2015. The Philippines is mainly Roman Catholic but the celebrations draw on ancient superstitions and Chinese traditions in which the noise from firecrackers is meant to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck in the coming year. Philippine authorities said more than 260 people had been injured by fireworks, firecrackers or stray bullets in the days leading up to New Year's Eve. (Credit: NOEL CELIS/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Dubai, U.A.E.
People watch as Dubai celebrates the New Year with a light and sound extravaganza at midnight at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower on January 1, 2015. The 828-metre (2,716-foot) tower was lit up with different-coloured panels as the clock counted down to 2015. (Credit: KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Greece
Fireworks explode above the ancient temple of Parthenon atop the Acropolis hill during the New Year celebrations in Athens on January 1, 2015. (Credit: ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Greece
Fireworks explode above the ancient temple of Parthenon atop the Acropolis hill during the New Year celebrations in Athens on January 1, 2015. (Credit: ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Germany
Fireworks explode behind the quadriga of Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate to usher in the new year on January 1, 2015. (Credit: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Germany
Fireworks explode behind the Quadriga statue on top of the Brandenburg Gate shortly after midnight on January 1, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Tens of thousands of revelers gathered in the city center to celebrate New Year's Eve. (Credit: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Germany
Fireworks explode behind the quadriga of Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate to usher in the new year on January 1, 2015. (Credit: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. For the first time thousands of people have bought tickets to stand on the banks of the River Thames near Parliament to celebrate the start of 2015. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. For the first time thousands of people have bought tickets to stand on the banks of the River Thames near Parliament to celebrate the start of 2015. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
Fireworks explode around the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye during the New Year celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2015. (Credit: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Italy
People cheer in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum as fireworks explode to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2015. (Credit: ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Italy
People cheer in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum as fireworks explode to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2015. (Credit: ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Italy
People cheer by the ancient Coliseum to celebrate the new year in Rome on January 1, 2015. (Credit: ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Czech Republic
Fireworks explode above the Charles Bridge during the New Year celebrations in Prague on January 1, 2015. (Credit: MICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images)
CZECH-NEW YEAR
People look at the fireworks exploding above the Charles Bridge during the New Year celebrations in Prague on January 1, 2015. (Credit: MICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
Fireworks explode above the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye during the New Year celebrations in central London just after midnight on January 1, 2015. (Credit: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve London, U.K.
Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2015 in London, England. Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Thames in central London to see in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Italy
Fireworks erupt over the Naples skyline in southern Italy on January 1, 2015 to mark New Year's celebrations. World cities from Sydney to Dubai rang in the New Year with a spectacular global wave of firework displays. (Credit: MARIO LAPORTA/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year Celebration In Paris, France On December 31st
A general view of atmosphere on the Champs-Elysees during the New Year's Celebration on December 31, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Paris, France
A general view of the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Elysees on December 31, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
New Year Celebration In Paris, France On December 31st
A general view of the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Elysees on December 31, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Paris, France
A general view of the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year's Celebration on the Champs-Elysees on December 31, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Revelers celebrate as fireworks explode during New Year's festivities on Copacabana Beach on January 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Up to 2 million revelers were expected on Copacabana Beach to watch the annual New Year's fireworks display which this year coincided with the start of the city's 450th anniversary celebrations. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Revelers celebrate as fireworks explode during New Year's festivities on Copacabana Beach on January 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Up to 2 million revelers were expected on Copacabana Beach to watch the annual New Year's fireworks display which this year coincided with the start of the city's 450th anniversary celebrations. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Revelers gather as fireworks explode during New Year's festivities on Copacabana Beach on January 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Up to 2 million revelers were expected on Copacabana Beach to watch the annual New Year's fireworks display which this year coincided with the start of the city's 450th anniversary celebrations. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Australia
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the traditional fireworks show held at midnight on December 31, 2014. (Photo: PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Japan
People release balloons beside the Tokyo Tower to celebrate the New Year during an annual countdown ceremony in Tokyo. (Photo TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve New Zealand
Firework display from the top of the Sky Tower to welcome the New Year. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve South Korea
South Koreans gather during the welcoming ceremony of the New Year at Imjingak peace park in the border city of Paju. (Photo JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve India
Indian shopkeeper Amit Kumar hangs kites at his shop in Amritsar on December 31, 2014, on New Years Eve. (Photo: NARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve New Zealand
The New Year's Eve midnight fireworks display brings in the New Year on December 31, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
New Year's Eve Australia
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the traditional fireworks show held at midnight on December 31, 2014. (Photo: PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images)