Donald Trump sworn in as 45th US President: Here’s how Twitter reacted

US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence wave goodbye to the Obamas as they depart following Trump's inauguration at the Capitol in Washington. As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States of America on Friday, he delivered an inaugural address that's being perceived as an unapologetic reprisal of the economic populism and nationalism that fueled his improbable campaign.

Donald Trump sworn-in, vows to obliterate radical Islamic terrorism16 min ago

Washington, Jan 21: Donald Trump today assumed office as US President, vowing to obliterate "radical Islamic terrorism" from the face of the earth and made a campaign-like speech in which he promised to restore jobs to Americans and protect borders, a veiled reference to pursuing a tough immigration policy. "We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones and unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate from the face of the Earth," Trump said in his inaugural address moments after he was sworn in as the 45th president of the US, succeeding Barack Obama.

US President Donald Trump’s ‘buy American and hire American’ policy…

Donald Trump confirms Indian IT industy's worst fear, 'buy American and hire American' policy may hurt Infosys-TCS employees Washington DC, Jan 20: Donald Trump took the oath of office on Friday to become the 45th President of the United States. In his inaugural speech, he gave a massive scare to the $150-billion Indian IT and outsourcing industry.

Jackie Evancho, Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform at inaugural

The new president called out "Great job, Jackie!" after 16-year-old Jackie Evancho delivered a soft-voiced rendition of the national anthem at Friday's swearing-in ceremony. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang "America the Beautiful," and the Missouri State University Chorale sang "Now We Belong," in a ceremony that featured decidedly less star power than in 2013.

Trump takes aim at Obama Climate Action Plan -White House website

President-elect Donald Trump, left, and President Barack Obama arrive for Trump's inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S. January 20, 2017. The administration of President Donald Trump is committed to eliminating former President Barack Obama's Climate Action Plan and other environmental initiatives, according to the recently updated White House website.

Slide Show: Trump takes oath

President-elect Donald Trump and President Barack Obama arrive for Trump's inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, as his wife Melania holds the bible, and with his children Barron, Ivanka, Eric and Tiffany, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

With no deal on convicted killer, police slam US-Cuba pact

The head of New Jersey's state police has criticized a law enforcement deal reached between the U.S. and Cuba, because it doesn't require the return of a woman convicted of killing a state trooper. Col. Rick Fuentes said Thursday that the information-sharing agreement announced this week burned Barack Obama's last opportunity to negotiate for the return of fugitives including Joanne Chesimard before he leaves office.

Trump’s big day begins with church

Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and reality television star who upended American politics and energized voters angry with Washington, will be sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, putting Republicans in control of the White House for the first time in eight years. “It all begins today!” Trump tweeted at daybreak, before heading to a morning church service with his family as light rain fell.

Inauguration Day: Trump Tweets ‘It All Begins Today!’

Trump supporters and protesters have gathered in Washington ahead of the swearing-in ceremony while dozens of Democratic lawmakers are boycotting the event. Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and reality television star who upended American politics and energized voters angry with Washington, will be sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, putting Republicans in control of the White House for the first time in eight years.

The hiccups and potential catastrophes of Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Outside Washington, D.C.'s Union Station on Thursday morning, late commuters mingled with visitors to the nation's capital as private vendors hawked unlicensed Trump merchandise to arriving inauguration attendees. Business, at least at that hour, was not brisk: Many passersby-arriving off trains from the Northeast Corridor and likely in town for planned anti-Trump protests-stopped for photos with the lone Bernie Sanders supporter outside the station, holding a styrofoam board clustered with buttons from a bygone primary.

Protest movements surge ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

Two weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration, Moumita Ahmed packed her bags and moved from New York to Washington, D.C. to house hunt. The property she's seeking will serve as a base for activists throughout Trump's presidency, where organizers will meet, hold trainings, and possibly stay overnight while in town.

Facebook lifts ban, allows RT to post content1 hour ago

Moscow, Jan 20: After an "unexplained" 20-hour ban on Russian television network RT posting content on its Facebook page till Donald Trump takes oath as US President, the social networking giant on Friday lifted the restriction, allowing RT to go live. Facing criticism for allegedly spreading fake news that favoured Trump and racial bias in hate speech censorship, a Facebook bot banned RT from posting content on its page on Thursday.

Madonna: Donald Trump’s election was necessary

Speaking hours before his official inauguration, the pop superstar said: "I do believe that Trump was elected for a reason, to show us how lazy and un-unified and lackadaisical and taking for granted we've become of our freedom and the rights that we have as Americans. #MichaelForbes Y o Y a i Y o Y a i Y o Y a i Superman to the rescue!! Y-1 2 Y-1 2 Y-1 2 Y-1 2 Y-1 2 pic.twitter.com/ax9gIHdwXn Her comments came during an event at the Brooklyn Museum on Thursday, where she wore all black and a top emblazoned with the word "Feminist".

Photos capture care and candor between America’s longest-married presidential couple

Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 72 years - longer than any U.S. presidential couple. This week, they are being treated in the same Houston hospital, and receiving well-wishes from President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton as well as their son, former President George W. Bush.

Trump retains 50 senior Obama appointees

President-elect Donald Trump has asked roughly 50 senior President Barack Obama administration appointees to remain in their posts after his inauguration to ensure continuity in government, his incoming White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, said on Thursday. Deputy Defence Secretary Robert Work and America's third-ranking diplomat, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon, will serve as acting chiefs of their agencies until successors for the top jobs are confirmed by the Senate, Trump's spokesman said.