From the outback to the coasts, see 15 images ... in Sydney. Photographs selected by Allison Scates Text by Tracy Scott Forson Known for its distinct wildlife and breathtaking landscapes ...

Glancing at these photos, you'd be forgiven for thinking this is a sad scene from Bali or another Southeast Asian location ...

In Mumbai, thousands of people in the financial capital of India flocked to the city's bustling promenade facing the Arabian Sea to welcome the New Year.