WASHINGTON – Before a jubilant crowd of more than a million, Barack Hussein Obama claimed his place in history as America's first black president, summoning a dispirited nation to unite in hope against the "gathering clouds and raging storms" of war and economic woe. Getty ImagesNews Updates For January 21, 2009
Obama inauguration: World reaction
China is signaling to President Obama that they do not want the U.S. to continue selling weapons to Taiwan. But China wants a stronger military.
The U.S. Senate confirms 6 Obama cabinet picks. But Hillary Clinton is having trouble with her confirmation.
The cost of the Israel Hamas war on Gaza. 1,400 dead. $1.9 billion dollars in destruction. Meanwhile Iran is focusing on rearming Hamas and preparing for the next war.
Why was the Israeli Army successful in destroying numerous Hamas military units, but successful in minimizing their own casualties.
Iraqis are getting ready to vote. More info here. Iraq's leadership is telling everyone to go out and vote. FACTBOX: Q+A on Iraq's provincial elections.
Dark days are approaching for Zimbabwe, and no one is optimistic. South Africa is preparing another summit.
Rwandan and Congolese soldiers are working together to stop Hutu militias, the people in the region are not amused.
The students in Venezuela are protesting against Chavez.
Pirates threaten millions of Somalis with starvation.
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