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Here's what's ahead for 2016, in 20 pictures

KATHLEEN ELKINSJan 3, 2016, 01:23 IST

Ilya Naymushin/Reuters

Cities and landmarks all over the world were lit up by fireworks and festivities on Thursday night to welcome 2016.

But what will the new year bring?

Reuters recently rounded up the issues, people, and events that could be major players in 2016, in picture form. Read on to see what will shape the news this year: