Cities worldwide are gearing up for New Year celebrations, from fireworks in Rio and Sydney to cultural traditions in Asia.

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By Emma Bubola A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day ... Rojas for The New York Times. From the Surf to the Sermon ...