The world yesterday bid a weary and wary adieu to a year marred by attacks that left nations reeling and nerves rattled. In Bangkok, police-flanked partygoers rang in the new year at the site of a deadly bombing that took place just months ago. In Paris, residents recovering from their city’s own deadly attacks enjoyed scaled-back celebrations. And in Belgium’s capital, authorities, anxious after thwarting what they say was a holiday terror plot, canceled festivities altogether. Still, most places forged ahead with their celebrations as many refused to let jitters ruin the joy of the holiday.”We still have this fear but we need to continue to live,” said Parisian Myriam Oukik. “We will celebrate.” AUSTRALIA In Australia, officials, struggling to contain the threat from home-grown extremists, encouraged revelers to enjoy the evening and assured that thousands of extra police would be out patrolling the major cities. “Don’t change your way [...]
