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21 January 2017, 00:28 AM
Former president Barack Obama leaves Washington for California vacation.
21 January 2017, 23:40 PM
The Trump administration intends to develop a "state of the art" missile defense system to protect against attacks from Iran and North Korea, the White House said in a policy position posted on its website on Friday.
21 January 2017, 00:02 AM
The Washington Police made "numerous" arrests on Friday after violent protests during Donald Trump`s inauguration, with individuals being charged with rioting, the city`s police department said.
21 January 2017, 00:10 AM
Pope Francis urges US President Donald Trump to be guided by ethical values, saying he must take care of the poor and the outcast during his time in office.
21 January 2017, 00:16 AM
The administration of President Donald Trump is committed to eliminating former president Barack Obama`s Climate Action Plan and other environmental initiatives, according to the recently updated White House website.
20 January 2017, 23:47 PM
US President Donald Trump signs executive orders.
20 January 2017, 23:46 PM
Barack Obama, in his first address after leaving the post of US president, says: "When we started on this journey, we did so with an abiding faith in the American people and their ability, our ability, to join together and change the country."
We knew that "change didn't happen from the top down, but the bottom up". Despite the naysayers, "all of you came together, in small towns and big cities, a whole bunch of you really young, and you decided to believe".
"Michelle and I have been really milking this goodbye thing," says Obama. "Yes we did!" Obama says as he leaves.
20 January 2017, 23:40 PM
Barack Obama lands at Andrews Air Force base.
20 January 2017, 23:30 PM
As per the Washington Post, Donald Trump’s inaugural speech was about 1,400 words.
20 January 2017, 23:15 PM
Former president Barack Obama leaves US Capitol by helicopter.
20 January 2017, 23:01 PM
After reviewing the American armed forces, President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will lead the inaugural parade from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue, with thousands of military personnel representing each branch participating.
20 January 2017, 22:59 PM
Sixteen-year-old former “America's Got Talent” star, Jackie Evancho, accompanied by the US Marine Band, sings the National Anthem.
20 January 2017, 22:56 PM
The transfer of power happens on Twitter too. The official presidential Twitter account has been transferred to Donald Trump. First Lady @MELANIATRUMP has officially taken over "@FLOTUS".
20 January 2017, 22:54 PM
As prayers continue, Reverend Franklin Graham tells new President Donald Trump that the rain falling is a sign from above.
20 January 2017, 22:49 PM
"Hear these words. You will never be ignored again," says Trump.
20 January 2017, 22:47 PM
A new national pride will lift our sights and heal our divisions. It's time to remember that old wisdom our soldiers will never forget. That whether we are black or brown or white we all bleed the same red blood of patriots: Donald Trump
20 January 2017, 22:50 PM
"Together, we will make America strong, we will make America wealthy, we will make America proud, we will make America safe. Together, we will make America great again. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America. Thank you...God bless America," Trump says as he concludes inaugural address.
20 January 2017, 22:46 PM
"We must think big and dream even bigger. l will no longer accept politicians who are all talk and no action, constantly complaining, but never doing anything abut it. The time for empty talk is over, now arrives the hour for action. Do not allow anyone to tell you that it cannot be done."
20 January 2017, 22:45 PM
"When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice...There should be no fear...Most importantly we will be protected by God," Trump tells the jubilant crowd.
20 January 2017, 22:44 PM
"We will unite the civilised world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the Earth," says Donald Trump.
20 January 2017, 22:43 PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump on assuming office as US President.
20 January 2017, 22:43 PM
"We will get our people off welfare and back to work. We will follow two simple rules, buy American and hire American."
20 January 2017, 22:42 PM
"I will fight for your with every breath in my body and I will never ever let you down. America will start winning again and winning like never ever before."
20 January 2017, 22:39 PM
Donald Trump continues: "We've made other countries rich while the wealth, strength, and confidence of our country have dissipated over the horizon. One by one, the factories have left our shores. The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and redistributed all across the world. From this day forward its going to be only America first, America first!"
20 January 2017, 22:38 PM
Donald Trump talks about shuttered "factories scattered like tombstones" across the US. "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now."
20 January 2017, 22:36 PM
This is your day, this is your celebration, and this, the United States of America, is your country. The forgotten men and woman of our country will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is listening to you now. What truly matters is not which party controls our government. But whether our country is controlled by the people: Donald Trump
20 January 2017, 22:33 PM
"They have been magnificent," Trump says about Obama.
20 January 2017, 22:35 PM
We are transferring power from Washington DC and giving it back to you, the people. Washington flourished, but the people did not share in its wealth: Donald Trump
20 January 2017, 22:32 PM
Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, says: "Congratulations, Mr President." The crowd cheers and the Marine Band plays Hail to the Chief.
20 January 2017, 22:31 PM
Trump says: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
20 January 2017, 22:33 PM
Donald Trump begins speaking. "People of the world, thank you. Together we will determine the course of America and the world for many many years to come. We the citizens of America are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of our people."
20 January 2017, 22:30 PM
Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr administers the presidential oath of office to Donald Trump.
20 January 2017, 22:23 PM
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the only African-American judge on the bench, delivers the oath of office to Mike Pence, who used Ronald Reagan’s family Bible.
20 January 2017, 22:20 PM
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer hails "freedom of speech and religion, the things that make America America".
20 January 2017, 22:16 PM
The Missouri State University Choir performs at the inauguration.
20 January 2017, 22:14 PM
Cardinal Timothy M Dolan, the archbishop of New York, prays to God to help the American people and their incoming president. He read the prayer of King Solomon.
20 January 2017, 22:09 PM
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt, the chairman of the congressional inauguration committee, is introducing the swearing-in ceremony.
20 January 2017, 22:03 PM
Donald Trump first greets his wife as he takes the stage. He then shakes hands with Obama.
20 January 2017, 22:01 PM
Donald Trump arrives at Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
20 January 2017, 22:00 PM
Vice President-elect Mike Pence arrives at the platform of Capitol Hill for swearing-in ceremony.
20 January 2017, 21:58 PM
Incoming US first lady Melania Trump steps out in a Ralph Lauren baby-blue jacket and matching dress on Friday, choosing one of America`s most iconic designers for Inauguration Day ceremonies.
20 January 2017, 21:55 PM
The first and the second lady was followed by the outgoing President Barack Obama and vice-president Joe Biden.
20 January 2017, 21:32 PM
Donald Trump, Barack Obama arrive at Capitol for swearing-in ceremony.
20 January 2017, 21:33 PM
Barron Trump, the 10-year-old youngest son of Donald Trump from his third wife Melania, was today not seen during inauguration-related festivities, sparking speculation in the media over his whereabouts. Barron did not arrive with the family, according to a pool report.
20 January 2017, 21:23 PM
"I'm here today to honor our democracy & its enduring values. I will never stop believing in our country & its future," tweets Hillary Clinton as she arrives to attend Donald Trump's inauguration.
20 January 2017, 21:00 PM
Former US president George Bush and wife Laura arrive for Donald Trump's inauguration.
20 January 2017, 21:16 PM
A group of black-clad protesters opposed to Republican Donald Trump`s inauguration as president of the United States smashed store and car windows in a protest march in Washington.
20 January 2017, 21:22 PM
Barack Obama leaves White House for last time as US President.
20 January 2017, 20:45 PM
Outgoing President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle warmly welcome Donald Trump and his wife Melania at the White House just hours before the swearing-in of the 45th President of the US. Trump's motorcade arrived at the White House where the Obamas were waiting to welcome them. As Trump's car stopped in the driveway, he gave a thumbs-up to the Obamas waiting on top of the stairs in the porch. "Mr President-elect, how are you?" Obama asked.
20 January 2017, 20:23 PM
Outgoing US President Barack Obama on Friday left the Oval Office for the last time, before welcoming his successor Donald Trump to the White House. Obama walked into the Oval Office holding a letter, which he left on the Resolute desk, a 19th century gift from Queen Elizabeth that is made from the timber of a British arctic vessel. It is customary for the outgoing president to leave a personal note for his successor.
