Rappler's latest stories on new year's eve
Mother and daughters investigated over German zoo fire
The tragedy sparks an outpouring of sympathy, with tearful visitors lighting candles and leaving flowers and soft toys at the entrance of the zoo
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Drinking sprees more hazardous than fireworks in Baguio
No one was hurt by firecrackers in Baguio City during the New Year's Eve revelry, but two died and two were stabbed in drinking sprees greeting 2019
14 confirmed dead in Russia high-rise blast
(UPDATED) Rescuers pull more bodies from the rubble of the collapsed building
Big Apple joins in ringing in New Year after rough 2018
Rain-soaked New York joins the new year festivities with the annual Times Square ball drop and performances from various artists
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WATCH: Maria Ressa, other journalists at Times Square NY for Ball Drop
Times Square Alliance president Tim Tompkins says it is fitting to honor free press and free speech in one of the world's most famous public squares as the world welcomes 2019
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa urges journalists to 'stand together' against disinformation
Ressa, who is among the journalists to be honored at the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop, calls on journalists to 'move away from competition' in the face of disinformation and attacks to press freedom
Tagle urges Filipinos to live life of prayer, caring to achieve peace
If we don't care for each other, 'we will be sowing seeds of violence,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle in his homily for the New Year's Eve mass
Mayweather takes on 'Ninja Boy' kickboxer in Japan rumble
Boxing superstar Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is reportedly getting $88 million for the exhibition match against Japanese kickboxing prodigy Tenshin Nasukawa
DENR urges Cove Manila to cancel balloon drop event
The environment department's Biodiversity Management Bureau says that even biodegradable balloons contribute to waste and may be harmful to wildlife if ingested
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Mali says foiled New Year's Eve terror attacks
Authorities say the suspects earlier 'took part in the double attack on March 2 in Ouagadougou' as well as the abduction of a Colombian nun in February 2017 in southern Mali
10 Americans killed in plane crash in Costa Rica
A list of the passengers given by local media shows 5 shared the same last name, suggesting they are related
8 fire incidents in Metro Manila as PH welcomed 2018 – BFP
A 58-year-old man was killed in a blaze that hit a residential area in Pasig City, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection
Village councilor arrested for firecracker use in Iloilo City
Police nab Barangay Alalasan Kagawad Ricky Paloa after he lit a firecracker outside the designated zone, in violation of Executive Order 28
Trump looks to U.S. midterm elections in year-end tweets
'Why would smart voters want to put Democrats in Congress in 2018 Election when their policies will totally kill the great wealth created during the months since the Election," tweets the US President
Cardinal Tagle on New Year's Eve: Think before speaking
'Gusto natin ng kapayapaan, isara ang bibig. Pakinggan ang salita ng Diyos, ipasok sa puso at magnilay,' Cardinal Tagle says on New Year's Eve
Putin wishes Russians 'changes for the better' in 2018
'Let the New Year bring changes for the better in the life of every person and every family,' Russian President Vladimir Putin says in his televised message
18 dead in suicide attack on Afghan funeral – officials
(UPDATED) There was no immediate claim of responsiblity but Taliban and Islamic State terrorists have stepped up assaults in recent months
Strive for a 'kinder, resilient' PH in 2018 – senators
(UPDATED) ‘Sa darating na 2018, magpursigi tayong maging mas magiliw. Bayang magiliw. Tayo yun eh!’ says Senator Francis Pangilinan in his New Year’s Day message
Follow firecracker law to avoid injuries, says Malacañang
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar also reminds the public to cooperate with the Philippine National Police
7 tips for a prosperous New Year
Getting ready for New Year's Eve? Read these tips to ring in the New Year with luck on your side
Robredo’s New Year wish: Unity, fewer calamities, zero killings
'Tingin ko hindi naging maganda iyong 2017 as far as pagkakaisa is concerned – masyadong polarized iyong mga Pilipino noong mga nakaraang buwan at nakaraang taon,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Locations of firecracker zones in Metro Manila for New Year's Eve
(UPDATED) A complete ban on firecrackers is imposed in Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasig, and Pateros
Sydney New Year's Eve 'rainbow' fireworks to fete gay marriage
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore: 'This (rainbow waterfall) is a fabulous way to see out 2017 – the year that 4 out of 5 Sydneysiders said a resounding 'yes' to marriage equality'
8 tips: How to keep your pet safe on New Year's Eve
Fumes from fireworks and loud noises may cause stress and injury to pet dogs cats and birds
Rainy New Year's Eve for southern Luzon, Visayas
For some parts of the country the New Year will come with rainshowers and thunderstorms
