Indonesia: Coffins carrying AirAsia crash bodies arrive in Surabaya. Poor weather conditions over the Java Sea is slowing down operations.\n \nTunisia: Newly elected President Beji Caid Essebsi is sworn in after winning the country's first free presidential election.\n\nPalestinian territories: Palestinians criticize the UN Security Council for rejecting their statehood draft resolution. Israel calls it \a victory for common sense”.\n\nAfghanistan: French troops hold a ceremony to mark the end of their mission.\n\nNew Zealand : A fireworks display lights up the Auckland skyline as New Zealand celebrates the New Year.