i've. i've. i've i. new york was one of the last of the world's major cities celebrating new year twenty eighteen revelers in times square braved the second coldest temperatures on record to see the traditional crystal ball drop meanwhile early risers in japan enjoyed spectacular views of mt fuji at the first sunrise of the year the

phenomenon is known as red fuji. the north korean leader kim jong un has won the united states that his country's nuclear forces are now a reality but in his new year address kim also struck a conciliatory tone he called for better relations with south korea and suggested the north may send a delegation to next month's pyong chang winter olympics. like iran's president hassan rouhani has met members of parliament to discuss how to handle anti-government demonstrations evolved since thursday protesters in various parts of the country have taken to the streets to complain about the country's economic and human rights situation. a massive fire has destroyed hundreds of cars in the city of liverpool in northern england the blaze broke out in a multistory car park next to an arena where a horse show was being held police say no people or animals were hoped.

a new year and a new way of life for those living in the gulf but this could hurt the united arab emirates and saudi arabia introduce a value added tax from today a first for the region the saudis add to the new year blow with a huge potential price hike taxing times. desperate times in venezuela the president tries climbing out of control inflation with a huge minimum wage rise but economists argue it's not worth the paper it's written on and below the compounds of the country's economic problems. plus getting away from it all leaving the hustle and bustle of the big city to experience for nature at its best more and more tourists headed north for their holidays to shine a very different light on their lives.