JOE BIDEN INAUGURATED
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US president, ending one of the most dramatic political transitions in American history.
After taking the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, Mr. Biden said Democracy has prevailed.
Outgoing President Donald Trump, who has not formally conceded to Mr Biden, is not attending the ceremony.
The new president has announced a raft of executive orders aimed at reversing Mr Trump’s key policies.
Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris was sworn in ahead of Mr. Biden – becoming the first woman and the first black and Asian-American person elevated to serve in a role a heartbeat from the presidency.
BBC