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20 Nov 2008 05:00PM - Channel 4 News

A round up of the day's activity as Barack Obama prepares to become the 44th president.

Superman costume in Peru (credit:Reuters)

Picture of the Day: Lima Superman »

A man dressed as Superman stands in front of the government palace in Lima prior to the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao.


US carmakers call for bailout »

The heads of the three biggest car makers in the US appear before congress to plead for a huge bailout to save them from bankruptcy, reports Keme Nzerem.

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The 44th president »

In 10 weeks Barack Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States. Channel 4 News follows his countdown to power.


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