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Maia Sandu sworn in for second term as Moldova's president

The role, which holds significant powers in areas such as foreign policy and national security, is limited by Moldovan law to two consecutive four-year terms.

USA

Xi ‘unlikely’ to attend Trump’s inauguration after surprise invitation

Observers expect that the Chinese president will not want the ‘status of a mere guest celebrating the triumph of a foreign leader'.

Russia

Putin sworn in for fifth term while his war in Ukraine continues

Many — but not all — EU member states boycotted the inauguration ceremony after an appeal from the bloc's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell.

Serbia

Opposition stages protests as new Serbian parliament inaugurated

Tensions ran high during the inauguration of Serbia's National Assembly on Tuesday, as opposition parties staged protests over alleged vote rigging in December's snap elections.

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Philippines

Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, who succeeds Rodrigo Duterte, sees the return of the Marcos family to power 36 years after his father's tyrannical rule ended.

Culture news

Birthplace of Audrey Hepburn honours her with garden and statue

The birthplace of Audrey Hepburn have honoured the Breakfast at Tiffany's star by inaugurating a garden in her name, complete with a bronze bust of the film and fashion icon

USA

In pictures: Joe Biden becomes the 46th US president

We've picked the best pictures of the day, from Trump leaving the White House for the final time to Biden's first speech as US president.

USA

Five ways the Biden inauguration will be different from previous ones

Joe Biden's inauguration is happening at a time of increased polarisation in the US and amid a pandemic that has killed more than 370,000 Americans.

USA

Who are the key figures nominated to be in Joe Biden's cabinet?

Here's a look at some of the key Cabinet members nominated to work in Joe Biden's incoming administration.

USA

FBI vetting troops amid fears of insider attack at Biden inauguration

The move comes following the events at the Capitol, after which several on and off-duty police officers and active military personnel were arrested for participating in the siege.

USA

Biden inauguration: Troops pour into Washington amid protest concerns

The calls reflect fears that violent extremist groups are targeting the city in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6.

USA

DC police arrest man with loaded gun and false inauguration credential

An officer noticed he had “firearms-related stickers” on his vehicle and asked him if he had any weapons inside his car.

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Italy inaugurates new bridge after deadly collapse

Italy inaugurated a new bridge in Genoa in place of one that collapsed and killed 43 people two years ago.

Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa urges Zimbabwe to unite behind his presidency

As Emmerson Mnangagwa took the oath of office, he reiterated he will call an independent inquiry into the army crackdown following the vote in which six people died

Malta

Malta gets its mojo as Valetta becomes European Capital of Culture

For 2018 Valletta shares the honour with Leeuwarden in The Netherlands.

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The Year of Trump

This year marked President Donald Trump's first year as the US leader.

Kenya

Kenyatta's inauguration marred by violence

Months of political turmoil have ended in Kenya with the swearing in of President Uhuru Kenyatta for a second, five-year term.

United Arab Emirates

French president opens Louvre Abu Dhabi

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte joined Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and Dubai's ruler at the official opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Rwanda

Kagame sworn in for another term leading Rwanda

Paul Kagame has been sworn in for another sucessive term as President of Rwanda, a job he has held since 2000.

Venezuela

Venezuela swears in its new constituent assembly

Venezuela's controversial new constituent assembly has been sworn in despite worldwide condemnation.