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Barack Obama to open new US era

Published 20 January 9 11:6 AM | charlotte

Millions of people are gathering in the US capital to see Barack Obama sworn in as America's 44th president - and its first African-American leader. Huge crowds are expected to pack Washington's National Mall as Mr Obama takes the oath of office at exactly 1200 (1700 GMT). Unprecedented security is in place, with 40,000 security personnel either on duty or stand-by in the city. Across the US, there is a sense of history being made, correspondents say. The roar of approval that will greet...

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American Election - 4th November 2008

Published 5 November 8 4:31 PM | charlotte

Years from now our children will be learning about the 4 th November 2008 US Presidential Election, the first black President to be elected in the United States of America – Barack Obama. For now, we can only watch and wait and see what impact Barack Obama will have on the US, the politics in general, the economy, the financial crisis, employment, healthcare not to mention the troops in Iraq and other locations. Suffice to say though, that history has been made. Surely even those that voted for McCain...

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