World Gives Hearty Welcome To 2010 -- CNN
(CNN) -- At least 1 million people marked the passing of another year at the iconic ball drop in New York's Times Square, despite an early morning dusting of snow and late-night freezing rain.
With the help of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and students from 12 city high schools, the dazzling crystal ball began its descent at 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday. Revelers counted down the final seconds of a decade that many were happy to bid farewell to.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iranian opposition leader sends new warning. Iran's opposition leader defiant after new threats.
Riot police march through Tehran.
Top US general stresses importance of Iraq vote.
Iraq 'to appeal Blackwater verdict'.
Hundreds demonstrate on border with Gaza.
In sharp contrast with Gaza, casualties decline in West Bank.
ASIA
CIA probes Afghan base security after bomber kills 7. CIA bombing raises question about safety protocols.
N.Korea calls for end to hostile relations with US.
Pakistan volleyball game 'hit by suicide bomber'.
Pakistan police seek terror charges against Americans.
US drone kills 3 militants in Pakistani tribal region.
AFRICA
Eritrean official denies sponsoring insurgents to destabilize neighbors.
Nigerian government admits energy failure.
Ethiopia rejects warning of hunger after drought.
EUROPE
Spain Takes over EU Presidency with spectacular light show.
Russia, Ukraine complete 2010 energy pact.
Russian vodka drinkers get New Year price headache.
AMERICAS
Economy, crime and bloggers added to Cuba's woes in 2009.
200 gather to cheer Honduras' ousted president.
Venezuela warns of US 'aggression' from Aruba, Curacao.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
FBI follows up on terror accomplice claim.
Court says US can stay mum about Guantánamo surveillance.
Terror attempt may hinder plans to close Guantánamo.
Focus on internet Imams as recruiters for Al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. to lose $400 billion on Fannie, Freddie, Wallison says.
20 million-plus in the U.S. collect unemployment checks in '09.
Mortgage interest rates rise, set to climb higher in 2010.
Oil prices wrap up huge 2009 rally on mixed note.
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