Trump took office as the 45th president of the U.S. with a fiery address that echoed his campaign rhetoric, damning Washington's political order and promising a new nationalism to shake up America's economy and international relations.

The Senate confirmed two of Trump's national security nominees and the president issued executive orders related to the Affordable Care Act and federal regulations.

Turkish lawmakers were poised to pass constitutional changes sought by Erdogan that would amplify the powers of the presidency.

U.S. airstrikes targeted an al Qaeda training camp in western Syria on Thursday, killing an estimated 100 people or more.

Leaders from African nations were trying to get Gambia's longtime head to cede power amid hopes a standoff might be nearing an end.

Britain is aiming to wrap up exit talks with the EU within two years as a "political necessity," the U.K.'s Treasury chief said.

At least 10 people were found alive in the rubble of a luxury hotel in Italy.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 21, 2017 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)