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In the United States, a presidential inauguration takes place every four years. The US now has a new president, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first woman vice president. Part 1 of this video takes a look at the day before the inauguration.
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United Kingdom
During a special address, Her Majesty The Queen acknowledged the grief and financial hardships Britons are facing during the coronavirus pandemic, and promised the nation that better days are ahead. She ended her speech with the words "We will meet again," echoing the lyrics of the wartime song by Vera Lynn.
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What's happening with Brexit? In Parliament, Labour MP Karl Turner makes a curious analogy between debating an important bill and choosing a sofa. Turner said MPs required more time to debate "this incredibly important bill," adding that Nikki da Costa, the PM's legislative adviser, had suggested the House needed at least four weeks to consider the legislation.
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Here you can view part two of Donald Trump's acceptance speech after being elected the 45th US president.
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Donald Trump will become the 45th US president after a stunning victory over Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the Associated Press news agency reports.
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President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump met for the first time in the White House as they begin transition talks.
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USA
Super Bowl results: The Denver defense sacked Panthers quarterback Cam Newton seven times over the course of the game, which ended in their favor 24-10.
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The legendary rocker David Bowie died on January 10th, 2016 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife and two children, and mourned by fans around the world.
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United Kingdom
PopTopic TV: Until “The Kiss” at the recent Billboard Music Awards last week in Las Vegas, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have been reluctant to comment on their relationship. Back in March Gomez stopped by Z100, where she opened up about Bieber and revealed she actually relates to everyone who hates that they are together.
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Japan
Japanese dancer Nagisa Hattori and R&B star Al B Sure appeal to everyone to support the countless victims of the earthquake in Japan and give donations to the American Red Cross, Global Giving, Save the Children, and other organizations. Copyright: PopTopicTV
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USA
A first for the United States: A jury found a former president guilty of a serious crime in New York. Here are some details and plenty of new words to learn!
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Both the Mississippi River and the Colorado River have a huge impact on the lives of millions of Americans. While there have been severe droughts leading to a lack of drinking water, there have also been floods because of quickly melting snow.
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USA
There are plenty of ways to get around a city. How do you like to get around? This video focuses on getting around on a bike, and is intended for beginners.
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USA
Hurricane Ida was a very powerful hurricane that took New York City by surprise in 2021. Hurricanes are extreme tropical storms that can make their way north and do lots of damage to the coastal areas of North America.
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Every day, we get information from lots of different sources. But how do we know what is true and what is "fake news?" In this 3-part series we explore different kinds of information and misinformation.
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