Archive for January 21st, 2009

World congratulates President Barack Obama.
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World congratulates President Barack Obama.

Members of the international community have welcomed Barack Obama becoming the 44th President of the United States — and the first African-American to take leadership of his country. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said: “I believe President Obama will exercise outstanding leadership and achieve great success, leading his distinguished team on each field including foreign [...]

Published by admin on January 21, 2009 3:52 pm
History in the Making.
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History in the Making.

WASHINGTON — Before a jubilant crowd of more than a million, Barack Hussein Obama claimed his place in history as America’s first black president, summoning a dispirited nation to unite in hope against the “gathering clouds and raging storms” of war and economic woe. On an extraordinary day in the life of America, people of [...]

Published by admin on January 21, 2009 3:21 pm
World Hails New President of the United States.
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World Hails New President of the United States.

Newspaper front pages around the world were unanimous Wednesday in celebrating the momentousness of Barack Obama’s inauguration as U.S. president. “Let’s rebuild America,” said the front page of France’s Le Figaro, over a photograph of a smiling Obama swearing the oath of office. “The Promise,” said Liberation. “Remaking America,” said the Daily Telegraph in the [...]

Published by admin on January 21, 2009 2:59 pm