From PRI, Public Radio International and KCRW Santa Monica, this is To the Point.

The inaugural address heard around the world.

Hello again, I'm Mormon Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International,

and daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

Tens of millions of people watched Barack Obama take office, news coverage, commentary, and daily look at the issues Americans care about most. Tens of millions of people

watched Barack Obama take office, news coverage, commentary, and public opinion are as diverse

as the audience. Today, we'll hear what's being said in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and

Africa. Are leaders of the Western Alliance eager to mend fences? How is the Muslim world responding

to the call for a new way forward based on mutual interests?

What about Israel and the Palestinians?

Is Iraq prepared to see the last of American forces?

Do Africans especially in Kenya, the homeland of Obama's father, see any prospect for change?

On reporter's notebook later on, fast action on Guantanamo Bay, and growing problems with Mexico.

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Hello again, Warren Alney, back with To the Point.

President Barack Obama had a worldwide audience for yesterday's inaugural address.

Today we'll hear how it was heard and how it's being interpreted in Europe, the Middle East, and other places.

On reporter's notebook, the new administration has stopped prosecutions at Guantanamo Bay and drafted an order to close it.

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