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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US president on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington. AFP
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US president on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington. AFP
Middle East leaders look forward to stronger ties with US under Joe Biden
The 46th US president faces several challenges in the region after taking office on Wednesday
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21 January, 2021