Asia rings in Year of the Horse with fireworks, festivities
Fireworks illuminated the skies across Asia and millions of families gathered together to usher in the Year of the Horse.
Sparkling Sydney to kick off glitzy global 2014 party
Sydney promised an unprecedented fireworks spectacular to kick off global new year celebrations Tuesday, the first in a wave of pyrotechnics to usher in 2014 from Hong Kong to world record-chasing Dubai.
Fireworks injure 160 as Philippines readies for New Year
More than 160 people have been injured by fireworks in the Philippines as they prepared to welcome the New Year, the government said Saturday.
Fireworks at world's tallest tower as Dubai wins Expo 2020
Dubai beat off opposition from Brazil, Russia and Turkey on Wednesday to win the right to host the 2020 World Expo, sparking celebrations in the Gulf city and a stunning fireworks display at the world's tallest building.
Seven dead in Vietnam firework factory explosion: state media
At least seven people died early Saturday in an explosion at a fireworks factory within a military complex.
Almaty celebrates with 3D show and fireworks
A grandiose fireworks, multimedia light and sound show -- Almaty Skylight -- took place at the Astana Square of Almaty late on Septembre 14 to celebrate the Almaty City Day.
Mexico fireworks explosion kills 9, injures 70
A small truck loaded with fireworks for a religious event exploded in central Mexico on Friday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, with one witness saying he saw "bodies flying" as people ran for cover.
Fireworks truck blast blamed for China bridge collapse
The collapse of a bridge on an expressway in central China was likely caused by an explosion on a lorry carrying fireworks, a local official said Saturday as state media said the death toll rose to 11.
Globe greets 2013 in rolling New Year's party
A million people crammed into New York's Times Square on Tuesday to greet the New Year in a global party that kicked off in Australia before rolling around the world in a non-stop chain of firework displays.
World to welcome in New Year with a bang
Sydney will Monday kick off a wave of dazzling firework displays welcoming in 2013 from Dubai to Paris and London, with long-isolated Yangon joining the global pyrotechnics for the first time.
Smartphones to light up Sydney's New Year show
Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks will go interactive with a smartphone-powered light show, officials announced Thursday, with ambassador Kylie Minogue calling on the city to embrace.
36 dead in Hong Kong ferry collision: official
A pleasure boat on a trip to watch National Day fireworks collided with a ferry and sank off Hong Kong, leaving 36 people dead and sparking a frantic overnight rescue effort.
Indian blaze death toll rises to 38
The death toll from a huge blaze at a fireworks factory in southern India rose to 38 on Thursday as police revealed that the plant's licence had been suspended only a day before the tragedy.
Kazakhstan Olympic winners will be honored with fireworks in Astana
А fireworks show in honor of Kazakhstan London Olympic athletes will be held today, on August 17, in the city of Astana.
Salute of 67 salvos will culminate Victory Day celebrations in Astana
A salute of 67 salvos will be held in Astana in commemoration of the Victory Day on May 9.
Holiday fireworks will light up Almaty sky on May 9
Fireworks will be a part of the celebrations in Almaty on May 9 timed to 67th anniversary of the victory in World War II.
Defenders Day to become a public holiday in Kazakhstan
Armed forces of Kazakhstan will mark their 20th anniversary on May 7. President decreed to make this day a public holiday.
Artillery salvo fireworks to be held in Astana and Almaty on May 7 and 9
25-artillery salvo fireworks will be held on May 7 and 9 in Astana and Almaty.
