Obama's world agenda

Openness on Iran and cuts in nuclear weapons, but little comfort for Gaza, write Julian Borger and Suzanne Goldenberg.

Oh yes -- he did

The inauguration was brimming with tradition -- just the platform for a president who could be truly transformational, writes Jonathan Freedland.

'We had one of those'

What, I wonder, has become of the audacity of our hope? Could it possibly be true that nations get the leaders they deserve?

Obama retakes oath to quell conspiracy theories

Following speculation over original wording, US President Barack Obama was on Tuesday sworn in again 'out of an abundance of caution'.

Website crashes as first family cuts a dash in DC

Obama family grants J Crew clothing the dream celebrity endorsement, selecting its affordable designs to wear on inauguration day.

Obama's speech through different eyes

Like Jacob Zuma drawing on biblical references, Obama also rummaged around for suitable material for his inauguration speech.

Obama tackles daunting crises on first day

President Barack Obama on Wednesday confronted the grim realities of the multiple national security and economic crises dogging the United States.

Salon, bookie, dinky sculpture in odd tribute to Obama

A barber has named his shop Barack Obama, an Indonesian lookalike has cashed in and thousands have invaded a Kenyan village as Obamamania peaks.

The speech that launched a nation

After being sworn in as the 44th and first black US president on Tuesday, Barack Obama powered his way through a rousing 20-minute speech.

Israeli army says Gaza pullout complete

Israeli troops completed on Wednesday their withdrawal from the Gaza Strip after a 22-day offensive against the Islamist Hamas movement.

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