New Year's celebrations around the world
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Updated: 2005-12-31 15:01

Balloons with the national flags of the participating nations in the FIFA 2006 World Cup are seen in front of the illuminated Brandenburg Gate in preparation of a ceremony for New Years Eve in Berlin, December 30, 2005. Germany will host the FIFA 2006 World Cup. [Reuters]