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Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson among performers at Washington ceremony.

Barack Obama sworn in as US president for second time and delivers inaugural address from Washington DC.

President's second inaugural in Washington: immigration, gun control and economy the key issues.

American Horror Story star tells IBTimes how he channelled George Bush campaign chief Karl Rove.

David Cameron protests that Algiers gave no notice of military operation to free In Amenas captives.

Sandy Hook school massacre prompts US president to sign 23 executive orders and demand congressional action on gun control.

President says no to Republican demands on spending cuts in exchange for raising debt ceiling.

White House space chief says US Administration does not blow up planets, but other Star Wars technology is on the way.

Bakersfield shooting comes on day US vice-president Joe Biden says plans on curbing gun violence almost ready.

Government asked people to remember the first amendment, which enshrines freedom of speech.

NBC weatherman had to go commando after the embarrassing mishap caused by his gastric bypass surgery.

Radio host Jones is leading attempts to have White House deport Morgan for advocating tougher gun control laws.

Questions remain over appointment of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to senior defence and CIA positions.

Formal petition submitted to White House demanding Treasury mint unprecedented coin as debt deadline draws closer.

Minutes of the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting reflect members' concerns over continuation of the asset-purchasing programme.

Concerns over the future of Fed's asset purchase programme trigger fresh uncertainties in the financial markets.

The deal awaits approval of House of Representatives.

Deal paves way for raising taxes for individuals earning more than $400,00 and couples getting over $450,00, while retaining unemployment benefits.

Analysts fear panic if no deal is reached on debt ceiling and tax increases.

Jeanne Kirkpatrick and Thomas Enders accused of secretly agitating against Britain on Argentina's behalf.

Stocks gain following strong Asian cues but traders look to the US lawmakers for a last-minute 'fiscal cliff' deal.

Barack Obama set to meet congressional leaders at White House as optimism wanes and deadline looms.

Asian markets extend gains as the Yen dropped to a more than two-year low on monetary easing hopes.

US president returns early from Hawaii for emergency talks on how to break deadlock with Republicans.

Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.

US president during first Iraq war, 88-year-old Bush suffering from persistent fever.

Traders remain cautious on US budget concerns as lawmakers struggle to settle differences before the deadline.

Petition on White House website hits 25,000 signatures in three days after Morgan attacks 'right to bear arms' amendment.

Asian stocks remain volatile as US budget concerns weigh on investor sentiments

Adam Lanza's 26 victims in Connecticut school shooting remembered on the first week anniversary.