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Boris sends up a flag to Obama
London City Hall flies stars and stripes

By Laura Miller The star spangled banner will flutter high over City Hall today as the London mayor celebrates the inauguration of Barack Obama as American president. Boris Johnson, who was criticised for his limp wave of the Union Jack at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has arranged for the US flag… Read more »

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Guantanamo remains the focus of many activists' efforts
Protests outside American embassy

By politics.co.uk staff A demonstration will take place this afternoon outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square at the same time as Barack Obama is inaugurated as president of the United States. The activists are conducting the protest to ensure the new president abides by his promise to close Guantanamo Bay. Organisers are also focussing… Read more »