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US President Donald Trump signs first executive order on Obamacare

Trump's signature sent a strong message that his first priority was to repeal Obamacare that looks after over 20 million Americans.

Jan 21, 2017

Donald Trump supporters explain why they voted for the controversial Republican

With Donald Trump now sworn in as president of the United States, IBTimes UK spoke to his supporters along the inaugural parade route in Washington DC about why they voted for the controversial candidate.

Jan 21, 2017

Thousands protest Donald Trump inauguration on streets of Washington DC

Thousands of people across Washington DC have taken to the streets to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump. Dozens have been arrested throughout the city, and some demonstrators have reportedly clashed with police. Hundreds of activists also gathered on the parade route, in a day long rally organised by the Answer Coalition.

Jan 21, 2017

Protesters take a knee as National Anthem is played at Donald Trump inauguration

Dozens of protesters dropped down on one knee to demonstrate against new US President Donald Trump as the National Anthem played out.

Jan 20, 2017

Protesters boo at inauguration as Donald Trump is sworn in as US President

Protesters voiced their dissent in Washington DC as Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.

Jan 20, 2017

Police fire tear gas on protesters at Trump inauguration

Protesters descended on Washington on January 20, ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th US president. Clashes were seen between police and protesters, with reports of property damage.

Jan 20, 2017

First fight erupts between Bikers for Trump and Disrupt J20 groups at inauguration

A fight between a member of Bikers for Trump and a member of the group Disrupt J20 broke out near a checkpoint prior to the US presidential inauguration ceremony on 20 January.Bikers for Trump had a permit to hold a demonstration at John Marshall Park, according to the uploader. Thousands of protesters, along with thousands of supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, were expected in Washington for the inauguration.

Jan 20, 2017

Jallikattu protests: Kannadigas join Tamilians in support of 2000-year-old traditional sport

A protest rally against the banning of Jallikattu was held at Town Hall in Bangalore on Thursday.

Jan 20, 2017

Is Jallikattu finally safe? Modi govt approves ordinance on bull-taming game; President Mukherjee to take the final call

The SC banned Jallikattu in 2014 after animal activists like PETA took game to the court, terming it as an extreme cruelty to animals.

Jan 20, 2017

Westboro Baptist Church protest Trump inauguration

The controversial Baptist Church, widely known for its hate speech, protested in Washington DC against President-elect Donald Trump.

Jan 20, 2017

Gujarat village poster says Muslim women should not 'look up' or 'wear heels' when walking on roads

It also tells Muslim women: "Stay in the veil, and the world will stay in its limits."

Jan 20, 2017

US Army plans to build a missile loaded with armed drones

US Army is looking to develop a missile that can deliver weaponised drones.

Jan 20, 2017

Aliens could be real: CIA's secret files reveal UFO sightings and flying saucers

CIA's account of UFO sightings in its declassified documents will stir up their interest.

Jan 20, 2017

Survivors found in Italy avalanche as rescue operations continue

Video footage released by the Italian national fire service shows people being rescued from a hotel two days after a devastating avalanche hit their hotel in the Abruzzo region in Italy. Eight survivors, including two children, have been found alive so far.

Jan 20, 2017

Did Asaduddin Owaisi use Jallikattu platform to slam Uniform Civil Code, make case for triple talaq?

The AIMIM leader said on Twitter that the Jallikattu protests are an example of how a Uniform Civil Code cannot be imposed on people.

Jan 20, 2017