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Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 10:13 UTC
National Guard members on duty in Washington have had backgrounds screened

While the US capital Washington under lockdown and strict security measures emulates Baghdad, law enforcement agencies have screened the 25,000 plus National Guard members to make sure they do not pose a security risk during president Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration, according to comments from top military officers.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:54 UTC
Brazil sets out its position ahead of US president Joe Biden's administration

President Jair Bolsonaro’s government, which embraced both the Trump administration and its core ideals, wants president Joe Biden to know where Brazil stands and it’s not about to reverse course in response to the change of U.S. leadership.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Tom Hanks will host the “Celebrating America” special for Biden's inauguration

Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime special titled “Celebrating America” ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration this Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 08:19 UTC
A popular Trump blimp has been donated to the Museum of London

Reuters – A blimp depicting US President Donald Trump as a snarling, nappy-wearing orange baby has found a home in one of London's most popular museums.
Tuesday, January 19th 2021 - 09:27 UTC
With Trump leaving, Brazil backtracks in its opposition to Huawei's 5G bid

China's telecommunications sector is celebrating that the Brazilian government became the first in the world to backtrack on its opposition to Huawei's 5G bid. Brazil will not seek to bar the Chinese telecommunication giant from its 2021 5G network auctions in June, according to reports published in the newspaper Estado de S. Paulo.
Tuesday, January 19th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
Biden will re impose travel restrictions despite Trump lifting some of the restrictions

The Joe Biden administration plans to quickly re impose travel restrictions barring travel by most people who have recently been in much of Europe and Brazil soon after President Donald Trump lifted those requirements effective Jan. 26, a spokeswoman for Biden said.
Monday, January 18th 2021 - 09:19 UTC
Guatemala forces beat back migrant caravan heading for the US

Guatemala beat back on Sunday a large migrant caravan bound for the United States, just days before the inauguration of the new administration.
Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Biden plans a US$ 1,9 trillion economic rescue package to spur the economy and fight the pandemic

United States president-elect Joe Biden laid out his plan for another US$ 1.9 trillion economic rescue package on Thursday, seeking to combat the economic and health crises stemming from the pandemic.
Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Pence running the show vows to ensure a safe transition of power to president elect Joe Biden

REUTERS – United States Vice-President Mike Pence on Thursday vowed to uphold American history and ensure a safe transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden, eight days after supporters of US president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol.
Thursday, January 14th 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Trump impeached for a second time, but the objective is to bar him from running for office in 2024

US President Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday for an unprecedented second time, facing blame for inciting an insurrection over his election loss that culminated in a deadly riot in the Capitol last week.