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The Inaugural Address Heard Around the World
Tens of millions of people watched Barack Obama take office. News coverage, commentary and public opinion are as diverse as the audience. Today we’ll hear what’s being said in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. On Reporter's Notebook, fast action on Guantanamo Bay and growing problems with Mexico.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenTens of millions of people watched Barack Obama take office. News coverage, commentary and public opinion are as diverse as the audience. Today we’ll hear what’s being said in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. On Reporter's Notebook, fast action on Guantanamo Bay and growing problems with Mexico.
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3 storiesTim Geithner's Hearing for Treasury Secretary
Hillary Clinton is moving closer to confirmation as Secretary of State with support from fellow Senator John McCain. Meantime, the nominee for treasury secretary got a grilling by the Senate Finance Committee.
Read the story6 minThe World Embraces President Obama
Barack Obama’s inaugural address was not an event witnessed by Americans alone. On his first day in office, President Obama has been calling leaders in the Middle East. Opposition to the war in Iraq was a major factor in Barack Obama’s campaign and his election.
Read the story38 minChallenges for Obama in US/Mexico Relations?
Military judges at Guantanamo Bay have already accepted today’s request by President Obama to shut down prosecutions so that the process can be reviewed.
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