Hope

An historic day it was in Washington yesterday.

Certainly in my lifetime, I don't think there has ever been such devotion towards a western political leader as that we are witnessing to Barack Obama. I'm sure even Nelson Mandela's release wasn't met with such widespread interest.

As Obama's sworn in as American President, the excitement is tangible and, as if to prove a point, he's already shown signs of action on Guantanamo, placing a halt on all trials there. Here's the BBC coverage and Obama's inaugural address.

Put simply, a message of hope.