24 hours in pictures

Alexandria, Egypt: Angry Egyptian Copts shout as the bodies of some of the dead are carried out into ambulances after a car exploded in front of a church, killing at least 21 people Photograph: Ben Curtis/AP

Moscow, Russia: Fireworks explode over St Basil Cathedral in Red Square during New Year's Day celebrations Photograph: Tatyana Makeyeva/Reuters

Islamabad, Pakistan: Moumtaz Khan, 60, is reflected in a street barber's mirror while having a haircut on the outskirts of the city Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP

Bilin, West Bank: A masked Palestinian protester uses a slingshot to throw stones at Israeli troops during a demonstration against Israel's separation barrier Photograph: Bernat Armangue/AP

New Mexico, US: Skiers hold flares as they make their way down the mountain at Angel Fire resort, near Taos, to celebrate the new year Photograph: Eric Gay/AP

Kabul, Afghanistan: A young Afghan boy riding his horse, which he hires out to earn a living Photograph: Altaf Qadri/AP

Pyongyang, North Korea: Members of the Samjiyon Band of the Mansudae Art Troupe perform during the New Year's concert at the People's Palace of Culture Photograph: Reuters

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany: Finland's Ville Larinto soars through the air during the practice for the second event of the four-hills ski jumping tournament Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters

Islamabad, Pakistan: A young Pakistani shepherd leads his herd along a road on the outskirts of the city Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP

Allahabad, India: Hindu devotees offer early morning prayers to mark the first day of the new year on the banks of the River Ganges Photograph: Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP