Japan rings in the New Year
Japan greeted the New Year with the ringing of bells at Tokyo's iconic Asakusa temple:
Brits brave cold water for annual New Year's Day dip
Revellers across the UK braved the cold water and took part in the New Year's Day dip to mark the beginning of 2013.
2013 New Year celebrations in pictures
The world looked to 2013, as thousands of revellers joined in celebrating the New Year.