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Republicans seek delay 'to give Trump fair trial'
Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights".
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Republicans seek delay 'to give Trump fair trial'
Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights".

Biden unveils sweeping 'wartime' Covid action plan
He orders increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment.

Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims
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The White House spokeswoman is asked why President Biden wore no mask at an inauguration engagement.

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Republicans seek delay 'to give Trump fair trial'
Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights".

Biden unveils sweeping 'wartime' Covid action plan
He orders increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment.

Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims
The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office.

Video 1 minute 32 seconds
White House: Biden wore no mask as 'he was celebrating'
The White House spokeswoman is asked why President Biden wore no mask at an inauguration engagement.

QAnon in disarray after Biden inauguration
Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions.

Do Republican voters buy Biden's unity message?
The president called for unity, then dumped key Trump policies. Conservatives on our voter panel react.

Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.

Biden unveils sweeping 'wartime' Covid action plan
He orders increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment.

Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims
The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office.

Video 1 minute 32 seconds
White House: Biden wore no mask as 'he was celebrating'
The White House spokeswoman is asked why President Biden wore no mask at an inauguration engagement.
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Video caption: White House: Biden wore no mask as 'he was celebrating' The White House press secretary is asked why President Biden wore no mask at an inauguration engagement.
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Somali refugee: 'Trump messed up our lives'

Emmanuel Igunza
BBC News, Nairobi
The reversal of Donald Trump's travel bans by the new US president has been greeted with relief by many Somalis living in Kenya.
Somalia was among the first of mainly Muslim countries hit by the ban in 2017 – affecting refugees who were hoping to go to the US
Ali Mohammed, a Somali refugee living in Kenya for years after fleeing fighting in her homeland, hopes that the waiting will finally be over.
Quote Message: I would like to appeal to President Joe Biden to fast track the resettlement process. We have been stuck here in the last five years. I have gone through the final interview in September 2016. Others have been waiting for resettlement since 2015.Quote Message: Some had to go back home with their bags from the holding area before their flights after the ban was announced. Trump has indeed messed up with our lives."President Biden has also proposed to Congress a landmark policy document that will provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who do not have legal status in the US.
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Video caption: Nato: US and Europe are safer standing together The secretary general has said he is looking forward to working with US President Joe Biden.
































