Iron Man, the Hulk and Anna from Frozen were arrested for accosting tourists in New York City's Times Square, demanding cash and refusing to give them change.

Officials in New York City have gathered good luck charms to accompany the unlucky number 13 that will light up when the New Year’s Eve ball drops in Times Square.

It’s almost 2012 – with nearly 3,000 crystal triangles sparkling on the New Year’s ball ready to drop in Times Square, New York.

Actor Christopher Reeve will join New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in ringing in the New Year at the annual ball-drop in the city’s Times Square next week.