World, Americas, 21st Jan 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 21 Jan 2017

World, Americas, 21 Jan 2017

US President Donald Trump signs the National Anthem during a National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral, in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump opens first full day on job at church

Trump has signaled an intention to make a quick and clean break from the Obama administration.

21 Jan 2017 10:21 PM

Hundreds of anti-Trump marches were planned elsewhere across the country and around the world. (Photo: AP)

Women descend on DC to push back against new president

Organizers of the Women's March on Washington expected more than 200,000 people to turn out for a more orderly show of force.

21 Jan 2017 7:40 PM

At one flash point, a protester hurled an object through the passenger window of a police van, which sped away in reverse as demonstrators cheered. (Photo: AP)

Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration

In the violence, knots of activists in black clothes and masks threw rocks and bottles at officers wearing riot gear.

21 Jan 2017 6:45 PM

President Donald Trump takes oath during the swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: AP)

World jittery about Trump's 'America first' inaugural speech

The billionaire businessman - the first president who had never held political office before - promised to stir a

21 Jan 2017 12:37 PM

Anti-Donald Trump protesters gather at Vic Mathias Shores in Austin, Texas, for a march through downtown on Inauguration Day. (Photo: AP)

Violence mars anti-Trump protests; 217 held, 6 officers hurt

Anti-Trump signs and banners were seen even early in the morning as thousands of his supporters made their way to the US Capitol.

21 Jan 2017 9:39 AM

President Donald Trump turns to House Speaker Paul Ryan as he is joined by the Congressional leadership and his family , in the President's Room of the Senate, at the Capitol in Washington.(Photo: AP)

Trump vows to eradicate 'radical Islamic terrorism'

We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones and unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, says Trump.

21 Jan 2017 9:32 AM

President Donald Trump dances with first lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball in Washington. (Photo: AP)

'Will Make America Great Again': US President Trump

There has never been a movement like this anywhere in the world and we will fight every single day for you, Trump said.

21 Jan 2017 9:15 AM

President Donald Trump hands over his pen after signing his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

US President Donald Trump signs executive order against Obamacare

The order directs federal agencies to stop issuing regulations that would expand the law's reach.

21 Jan 2017 9:03 AM

US Vice President Mike Pence watches at left as President Donald Trump prepares to sign his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

From this day forward, it’s going to be only America First: Donald Trump

From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land, says US President.

21 Jan 2017 6:31 AM

Police officers spray pepper on a group of protestors before the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, DC. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump inauguration: Police counter protesters with pepper spray

Officers gave pursuit as the violent protesters melted away, and made several arrests.

21 Jan 2017 1:46 AM

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