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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders shares his thoughts on the presidential inauguration. Watch the video: SourceRead More »Joe Biden implores Americans to unite in first speech as US president
US President Joseph R Biden Jr implored Americans to come together in an inauguration speech that highlighted the trials of democracy and challenges his government faces in the coming months. …Read More »Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US president – BBC News
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US president, ending one of the most dramatic political transitions in American history. He took the oath of office from Chief …Read More »China sanctions Pompeo, other Trump administration officials
China’s foreign ministry said the sanctioned US citizens showed no regard for the interests of the people of China and the US. China imposed sanctions on 28 individuals from the …Read More »Rev. Silvester Beaman delivers benediction
The conclusion of the inauguration comes from the longtime Biden confidant. Watch the video: SourceRead More »Madrid explosion: At least 2 people killed, 2 injured in blast from apparent gas leak, says mayor
At least two people have died and at least two have been injured after an explosion ripped the facade off a building in central Madrid on Wednesday, according to the …Read More »U.S. allies “greatly relieved,” but also wary as Biden steps up
London — Donald Trump’s administration was not a conventional one in the view of many U.S. allies and some of the international reaction on Inauguration Day to the change in Washington …Read More »President Biden inauguration speech in full – BBC News
In his inaugural address, US President Joe Biden said "democracy has prevailed" and held a moment of silence for victims of coronavirus. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Watch the video: SourceRead More »In Pictures: Inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US president
Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, assuming the helm of a country reeling from deep political divides, a battered economy and a raging coronavirus pandemic …Read More »Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris took the oath of office. Watch the video: SourceRead More »B.C. health officials haven’t found one case of seasonal flu spreading in the community this winter
B.C. health officials have not detected a single case of influenza circulating in the community since flu season began, continuing a nationwide trend even as the province sits in the thick …Read More »Kamala Harris is the first woman to serve as US vice president. What else do we know about her?
During his tenure, US President Joe Biden will be flanked by Kamala Harris – the first female vice president, and the first black woman of South Asian descent to hold …Read More »Should COVID vaccination restore “basic rights” to avoid lockdowns?
Berlin — Germany’s Foreign Minister wants people who’ve had a full two doses of coronavirus vaccine to be exempted from lockdown restrictions. But the idea hasn’t been well received among his …Read More »Biden inauguration: Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem – BBC News
Singing with a gold microphone and a large gold dove pinned to her chest, Lady Gaga belted out the US national anthem. In a high-neck black dress with a prominent …Read More »Joe Biden sworn in as president of the United States
Biden takes over from Donald Trump at a moment of deep division in the country, which is reeling from COVID-19. Joe Biden has been sworn in as president of the …Read More »Sen. Amy Klobuchar delivers opening inauguration remarks
Klobuchar noted that the inauguration ceremony "is a culmination of 244 years of a democracy." Watch the video: SourceRead More »LIVE: Inauguration of Joe Biden | CBC News special
President-elect Joseph Biden Jr. and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect …Read More »Donald Trump leaves the White House for the final time
Donald Trump wished the incoming Biden administration “great luck” in his last speech as US president on Wednesday. Trump, who departed the White House shortly after 14:00 CET with his …Read More »Departing vice-president Mike Pence arrives – BBC News
Vice-President Mike Pence arriving at the Capitol to attend the inauguration. His presence is notable, after his boss decided to skip town for Florida instead of seeing Biden sworn in. …Read More »Donald Trump’s presidential legacy in numbers
An overview of the state of the nation as Joe Biden takes over as US president after four years of Donald Trump. Joe Biden will be taking an oath of …Read More »Joe Biden arrives at US Capitol ahead of inauguration
The image is in stark contrast to the rioters who stormed the building just two weeks ago. https://abcn.ws/3p1OTqP Watch the video: SourceRead More »Trump delivers his final address as president
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his final address in office at Joint Base Andrews before travelling to Florida rather than going to the inauguration of his successor Joe Biden. »»» Subscribe to CBC News …Read More »Brexit headache: French firms point finger at UK over red tape delays and costs
“It’s a mess!” Three weeks after the restoration of customs formalities under Brexit, hauliers and SMEs in France are lamenting delays and extra costs. Fingers are being pointed at the …Read More »Tight security in Washington DC ahead of Biden inauguration – BBC News
In the aftermath of Capitol riots, Washington DC is preparing for Joe Biden’s inauguration with extreme security measures. The US Secret Service has overall command, but this time they are …Read More »Seven Turks face trial over escape of Nissan ex-boss Ghosn
Trial trying to piece together details of how Ghosn fled Japan in December 2019 while out on bail facing financial misconduct charges. An Istanbul court has resumed the trial of …Read More »Donald Trump’s final remarks as president
Trump delivers his final speech from Joint Andrews Air Force Base. Watch the video: SourceRead More »Trump issues slew of pardons in his final hours
U.S. President Donald Trump granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of pardons and commutations issued in his final hours in office. »»» …Read More »President Trump’s final farewell: ‘the movement we started is only just beginning’
As Joe Biden prepares to take office, Donald Trump was getting ready to leave. His final days have been overshadowed by the violence on Capitol Hill but Trump released a …Read More »Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
New Delhi — None of Kamala Harris’ relatives still live in her ancestral village in southern India, but that didn’t dampen the festive mood there on Wednesday as she prepared to …Read More »Trump leaves White House for last time as president – BBC News
Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time of his presidency, ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden. Mr Trump is taking a helicopter to the nearby …Read More »President Donald Trump has left the building
Capping four years of bucking norms, Trump is the first US president in more than 150 years to skip successor’s inauguration. United States President Donald Trump has left the White …Read More »Donald Trump speaks briefly as he departs the White House
Trump leaves the White House for the final time as president. Watch the video: SourceRead More »Biden to reverse Trump policies on COVID, race and climate with a sweep of executive orders
Joe Biden plans to sign a series of executive actions to reverse Donald Trump’s policies on issues ranging from climate change to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will include re-joining the …Read More »Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to “escape” Pfizer vaccine
New research published on Tuesday by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech provides further evidence that their COVID-19 vaccine should be effective against the highly-infectious coronavirus variant first detected in …Read More »Iran welcomes Qatar call to engage in diplomacy with Gulf states
Iran FM Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasises the need for collaboration for a ‘strong region free from hegemony’. Iran’s top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed Qatar’s call on Gulf states to engage …Read More »WATCH LIVE: Inauguration Day for President Joe Biden | ABC News Live
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States alongside Kamala Harris as the next Vice President. Latest updates: http://abcnews.go.com SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch …Read More »America’s 46th President: Joe Biden’s long road to the White House
Joe Biden’s ascent to the pinnacle of US politics could not contrast more starkly with that of his predecessor Donald Trump; a sure and steady rise through the ranks of …Read More »Israel issues tenders for 2,500 new settler homes: Watchdog
Peace Now said PM Netanyahu announces settler homes in occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem as he faces elections in March. Israel has issued tenders for 2,500 new settler homes …Read More »By the Numbers: Biden’s historic Cabinet picks
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated the first gender-balanced and first majority non-white Cabinet in U.S. history, but final confirmations have yet to move forward. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at …Read More »Music tours ‘unviable’ in EU: UK stars blast government over ‘gaping hole’ in Brexit trade deal
Some of Britain’s biggest music stars from both the pop and classical worlds are among more than 100 industry figures who have lambasted the UK government over a “gaping hole” …Read More »Trump’s presidency trails Obama’s on his favorite metric: stocks
The stock market is certainly not the best indicator of the economy’s health, or of a president’s track record. But throughout his four years in office, it clearly was President Donald …Read More »Iran hails “tyrant” Trump’s exit, calls on Biden to lift sanctions
Tehran — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday hailed the White House departure of “tyrant” Donald Trump, saying that “the ball is in America’s court” to return to a landmark nuclear …Read More »Photos: Indians root for Kamala Harris, next US vice president
People across India are celebrating Kamala Harris’s inauguration as the next vice president of the United States on Wednesday, with residents in her ancestral village setting off firecrackers and distributing …Read More »Incoming President Joe Biden’s ambitious Day 1 agenda
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer looks at the initiatives President-elect Joe Biden hopes to address immediately after being sworn in, from the pandemic to immigration to climate change. ABC News Live …Read More »How will the special relationship between the US and the UK play out under Joe Biden?
There are concerns in Britain that Boris Johnson’s friendship with Donald Trump will undermine his relationship with the new US President Joe Biden. But President Biden is much less likely …Read More »Tunisian youth vow to continue protests amid economic woes
Protesters and security forces clash in several cities as President Kais Saied, PM Hichem Mechichi urge restraint. Tunisian protesters have clashed with police for the fifth night in several cities, …Read More »Reflecting on Trump’s 4 years as president through his tweets | Nightline
The president used Twitter to insult and spread conspiracies, to amplify fringe voices, to announce he had COVID-19 and, finally, to encourage insurrectionists before he was deplatformed. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: …Read More »US declares China is ‘committing genocide’ against Uighur minority
Outgoing US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared on Tuesday that China is “committing genocide” against Uighur Muslims and other minority groups. In a statement issued on his last day …Read More »‘Can’t cope’: After Brexit, UK border customs system hits limit
A key U.K. government customs system has been overwhelmed within weeks of Brexit and threatens to trigger more disruption as freight traffic rebounds. Exporters say they are struggling to acquire …Read More »Reflecting on Trump’s 4 years as president through his tweets
The president used Twitter to insult and spread conspiracies, to amplify fringe voices, to announce he had COVID-19 and, finally, to encourage insurrectionists before he was deplatformed. Watch the video: …Read More »What does the Biden administration have in store for the UK?
Brexit Britain rolled out the red carpet for outgoing US President, Donald Trump, as it was eager for a Post-Brexit trade deal. Prime-Minister, Boris Johnson, even hailed Trump as “a …Read More »Indian village cheers for Kamala Harris before US inauguration
Harris is set to make history as the first woman, first woman of colour and first person of South Asian descent to hold the US vice presidency. A tiny, lush …Read More »President-elect Joe Biden vows to ‘restore the soul of America’
After a tumultuous four years, Biden has promised to turn things around with his new administration. #biden #inauguration Watch the video: SourceRead More »Pakistan’s Amir to play for London Spirit in debut Hundred event
Pakistani paceman to play for Lord’s-based team in this year’s debut season of English cricket’s Hundred competition. Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir will play for Lord’s-based London Spirit in this year’s …Read More »Kamala Harris breaks barriers to become 1st female vice president
Harris will become the first woman of color to hold the second-highest office in America. Watch the video: SourceRead More »US inauguration: Biden and Harris mark America’s COVID grief at Washington ceremony
Hours from inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden paused on what might have been his triumphal entrance to Washington Tuesday evening to mark instead the national tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic with …Read More »Michelin gives star to French vegan restaurant for first time
(CNN) — The Michelin Guide has awarded one of its coveted stars to a French vegan restaurant for the first time. ONA, which stands for Origine Non Animale or Non-Animal …Read More »Trump pardons Bannon, rapper Lil Wayne: Reports
White House officials say former aide – facing swindling charges – among some 100 people expected to be given clemency. US President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to his …Read More »Biden hopes to repair relationship between White House and the media
During his presidency, Donald Trump attacked the media and labeled them “the enemy of the people” in efforts to delegitimize the free press. Watch the video: SourceRead More »India asks WhatsApp to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ privacy policy
‘Differential and discriminatory treatment of Indian and European users attracting serious criticism,’ says Indian ministry. India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the messaging …Read More »The Rundown: Top headlines today: Jan. 19, 2021
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC …Read More »Canada expects Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine delivery delay: Ministers, public health officials
The country won't be receiving Pfizer-BioNTech doses next week, said Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, who is in charge of the vaccine rollout. However, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand …Read More »Trapped China miners ask for rice porridge, sausages
Rescuers drilled three more channels on Tuesday as they race against time to extract the 22 workers. Workers trapped in a Chinese gold mine for more than nine days have …Read More »States nationwide on guard for Inauguration Day threats
ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports from Lansing, Michigan, where authorities are ready for potential demonstrations. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream …Read More »Calgary’s 1st Black firefighter speaks out against racism within the workplace
A group of current and former BIPOC employees at the Calgary Fire Department are demanding nine changes to what they describe as a "toxic work environment." Chris Coy, a retired …Read More »Guatemala troops and police break up caravan of weary migrants trying to reach US
Guatemalan police and soldiers broke up a group of hundreds of migrants Monday who had spent two nights stuck at a roadblock on a rural highway. Some migrants threw rocks …Read More »The Catalpa Rescue: The story behind one of Australia’s most incredible prison escapes
Perth, Australia (CNN) — It all began with a letter sent from inside an Australian “tomb,” a document so convincing that it prompted a US gang to sail some 20,000 …Read More »U.S.-Canada border closure impacts towns that rely on cross-border traffic
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One evening, as Ma Nway* and her family were having dinner, soldiers from Myanmar’s armed forces, known as the Tatmadaw, came to her house and asked for her husband. According …Read More »Amid pandemic, White House gets deep cleaning before handover
ABC News’ Kenneth Moton details the work that will go into moving the Trump family out of the White House and preparing for the arrival of the Biden family. ABC …Read More »Indigenous activists support cancellation of Keystone XL pipeline project
Eriel Deranger, executive director of Indigenous Climate Action, says Canada needs to work on transitioning away from a damaging extractive economy as it negatively affects their ability to hunt, fish …Read More »Government of Italian PM Giuseppe Conte survives crucial Senate confidence vote
Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte survived a vote of confidence held in the Senate on Tuesday evening but his coalition government, deprived of an absolute majority, emerged from the crisis …Read More »Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny detained after flying back to Moscow
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Health system in state capital Manaus is near collapse amid an increase in infections and dwindling oxygen supplies. The Brazilian city of Manaus has begun administering vaccinations against COVID-19, providing …Read More »Biden prepares for the inauguration, delivers emotional farewell to Delaware | WNT
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris observed a moment of silence Tuesday night to commemorate the 400,000 U.S. lives lost to COVID-19 on the eve of Inauguration Day. …Read More »Canada still on track to receive 4M vaccine doses in first quarter
Procurement Minister Anita Anand said she has spoken to Pfizer and does not expect any more interruptions to its Canadian deliveries after mid-February. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch …Read More »Brexit red tape: UK ports demand government help for fish exporters
Britain’s ports have called on the UK government to ease the plight of seafood exporters whose experience with post-Brexit red tape is preventing their produce from reaching EU markets. The …Read More »A flashback through four turbulent years of Donald Trump – BBC News
Donald Trump won a surprise victory in 2016's US election, partly because he promised to shake things up. He leaves office with two impeachments and the nation on edge. But …Read More »Biden’s top cabinet nominees promise break from Trump world view
United States President-elect Joe Biden’s nominees to lead the State and Defense Departments told Congress on Tuesday they would seek to reassert the nation’s leadership in world affairs and reverse …Read More »ABC News Prime: Inauguration preview; Unprecedented security measures; US COVID-19 deaths reach 400K
#trump #covid19 #capitol SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: Tweets by ABC GOOD MORNING AMERICA'S HOMEPAGE: …Read More »What a Biden administration means for Canada
U.S. president-elect Joe Biden is set to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline project on his first day in office. National affairs editor Chris Hall breaks down what this decision and …Read More »‘Vaccine apartheid’: Palestinians left behind as Israel sprints ahead with COVID vaccinations
Israel is sprinting ahead in the global vaccination race having already inoculated around a quarter of its population. But critics such as the World Health Organization (WHO) have raised “concerns” …Read More »“Super puff” exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
About 212 light years from Earth, a gas giant light enough to be nicknamed a “super-puff” or “cotton candy” planet is circling extremely close to its host star. The exoplanet …Read More »UK announces record Covid deaths as hospitals “overwhelmed” – BBC News
The United Kingdom has recorded 1,610 Covid deaths in a single day — the highest number since the pandemic struck last year. Experts say it's likely that even higher figures …Read More »YouTube extends Trump ban over fears of inauguration violence
The CEO of YouTube’s parent company said it will not terminate Trump’s account unless he violates the service’s policies three times in 90 days. YouTube said on Tuesday it was …Read More »Trump delivers farewell address
President Donald Trump released a video touting his accomplishments on his last full day in office. Watch the video: SourceRead More »O’Toole plans to boot Sloan after donation from white nationalist
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he plans to expel eastern Ontario MP Derek Sloan from the Conservative caucus after news emerged that Sloan received a donation from a self-described white …Read More »Boeing 737 Max aircraft set be cleared to resume flights in Europe next week
Boeing’s 737 Max will be approved to resume flights in Europe next week, the head of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has said. The aircraft had been under review …Read More »Worldwide COVID-19 deaths pass 2 million
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On Donald Trump’s final full day as US President, he has declared: “We did what we came here to do,” and said the “movement we started is only just beginning”. …Read More »Trump, in farewell address, says movement ‘only just beginning’
On his final full day in office, US President Donald Trump hails the ‘achievements’ of his ‘America First’ platform. US President Donald Trump has released a farewell video, touting what …Read More »Kamala Harris to make history as vice president
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will become the first woman and first Black and South Asian American vice president. Watch the video: SourceRead More »Independent panel criticizes COVID-19 response
The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response says both China and the World Health Organization could have acted faster in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic to contain …Read More »Switzerland urges voters to reject referendum on banning burqas
Switzerland’s government has urged voters to reject a proposed ban on full facial coverings worn by some Muslim women. Swiss citizens will vote on the proposal to ban veils such …Read More »In war-weary CAR, humanitarian crisis deepens amid fresh violence
To the east, thousands have crossed the border to escape new attacks; to the west, thousands more hide in churches or the bush. A major humanitarian crisis is deepening in …Read More »National Guard called, Epiphany celebrated, northern lights: World in Photos, Jan. 19
A look at the top photos from around the globe. Watch the video: SourceRead More »Fear of violence has Washington on edge before inauguration
Tensions are high in Washington, D.C., after the Jan. 6 seige on the Capitol building. Correspondent Alexander Panetta says the worry is that the riot may have been the beginning …Read More »Biden inauguration: Five key things that make this ceremony different from the previous ones
US President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated on Wednesday (January 20) in a ceremony that will officially mark the end of the transition period from Donald Trump. But this year …Read More »Amid spate of murders, Afghan journalists “just want to stay alive”
Nazifa Mahbobi worked for years as a journalist in Afghanistan‘s capital, most recently for Radio Free Europe. Last month, she fled her country after repeated warnings from the national intelligence agency …Read More »Swiss open money-laundering probe of Lebanon’s central bank
The investigation is the latest blow of confidence to Lebanon’s crippled financial system. Beirut, Lebanon – Swiss authorities have requested that Lebanon’s judiciary cooperate with a money-laundering investigation into the …Read More »