Year behind and year ahead summed up in 2 words

Asked to sum up in two words 2015 and expectations for the coming year, people around the world have this to say:
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THAILAND
“A mess and a fresh start.”
— Korawut Lam, college student
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INDIA
“Hope and change.”
— Mona Arthur, journalist
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CHINA
“Smog and corruption.”
— Chen Chen, hairdresser
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BRAZIL
“Economic crisis and Olympic crisis.”
— Meire Gomes, jewelry seller
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NEW YORK
“Lousy economy and more money.&