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Joe Biden has taken the oath of office to become the 46th President of the United States. In his inaugural address at the Capitol which was stormed by Trump's supporters two weeks ago, he made a strong call for unity. Mr Biden said his country would emerge stronger to play its part on the world stage again.
World leaders have said that they are looking forward to working with President Biden. Congratulations were sent by close allies Canada, Israel, Britain with London saying US leadership on issues, such as climate change, Covid-19 is vital. China has marked the transition by imposing sanctions on more than 20 members of the Trump administration.
The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said Joe Biden had a standing invitation to visit Brussels, adding she was looking for to having a friend in the White House. The German President Frank Walter Steinmeier called it a good day for democracy.
The Polish government has recorded its list of people who get priority access to coronavirus vaccines after criticism that it had put groups like tax inspectors, prosecutors and soldiers ahead people with chronic illness. Now, the over 60s and people who have chronic conditions will get priority.
Britain has seen another daily record number of death from the pandemic. The latest figure shows that a further 1,820 people have died in Britain from Covid-19.
Trucks sent by the Venezuelan government carrying oxygen have arrived in the Brazilian city of Manaus where hospitals have close to collapse as it deal with a sharp spike in coronavirus cases. The five lorries, carrying around a day's worth Manaus current oxygen, travelled over 1,500 kilometers from the Venezuelan city of Puerto Ordaz. |
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