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By politics.co.uk staff Barack Obama has been inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States in a truly historic day in Washington. Up to two million people hit the streets to watch Mr Obama take the oath of office and deliver his inaugural address as he begins his four-year term as commander in chief…. Read more »

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Guantanamo remains the focus of many activists' efforts
Protests outside American embassy

By politics.co.uk staff A demonstration will take place this afternoon outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square at the same time as Barack Obama is inaugurated as president of the United States. The activists are conducting the protest to ensure the new president abides by his promise to close Guantanamo Bay. Organisers are also focussing… Read more »