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Obama sworn in as 44th U.S. president
After taking office in frigid temperatures on Tuesday, U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledged the challenges facing his nation, and pledged to lead the task of "remaking America."
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Inauguration news
Obama and first lady dance at the Youth Inaugural Ball
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Home States Ball in Washington.
Michelle Obama: America´s first African-American First Lady
Following is an introduction to Michelle Obama, the first African-American First Lady of the United States.
- Paper: Obama faces worse problems than expected
- Brown: Britain to strengthen "special relations" with U.S.
- UN chief looks forward to "strong and effective partnership" with Obama
- Chinese concerned about future China-US relations
- Obama administration stops pending U.S. rules for review
- Obama to discuss war issues with advisors, commanders on first full day
Unprecedented Security Measures
Security tightened before Obama´s inauguration
The US capital, meanwhile, is going all out to prepare for the inauguration of Barack Obama.
Obama faces Challenges
Economy
Obama faces daunting challenges
Political analysts say the timing couldn´t be worse, with Obama facing the challenge of inheriting a recession at its peak.
Foreign Policy
Obama´s foreign policy challenges
Barack Obama is facing a growing list of already huge foreign policy challenges.
Iraq
Pentagon sees Obama´s Iraq promise as option
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama´s campaign promise to withdraw all U.S. combat troops from Iraq within 16 months after he takes office.
Mideast issue
Obama pledges to tackle Mideast issue after inauguration
Obama says he´s "deeply concerned" about the situation in Gaza.
