Instant Alert: Here's what's ahead for 2016, in 20 pictures

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Here's what's ahead for 2016, in 20 pictures by Kathleen Elkins on Jan 2, 2016, 2:53 PM Advertisement Cities and landmarks all over the world were lit up by fireworks and festivities Thursday night to welcome 2016. But what will the new year bring? Reuters recently rounded up the issues, people, and events that could be major players in 2016, in picture form. Read on to see what will shape the news this year: SEE ALSO: Here's how people around the world celebrated the New Year Americans will vote for a new president on November 8, as Barack Obama prepares to head out of the White House. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, seen here mocking opponent Jeb Bush, could shake up the party convention in July. The sci-fi epic 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' made history as it broke box office records. Will it also break Oscar records when the Academy hands out awards on February 28? See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011