Mexico's president cancels on Trump. Also, the uncertainty between US and Mexico causes a spike in remittances. Plus, a North Korean defector fears his family back home will be punished.

President Trump took executive action again on Wednesday. He signed an order to jump-start the construction of a border wall with Mexico. This comes a day after an executive order to get two key oil pipelines up and running. We'll tackle all of that, and then leave politics aside to spin to a new tune from French-born alternative rocker Manu Chao.

Starting today, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates gives us his take on President Donald Trump. Then, American business leaders urge Trump to fight climate change, despite his past statements calling it a hoax. Plus, why some toymakers didn't think a typewriter that lets kids write encrypted messages would appeal to girls.

A Russian journalist has some tips for covering President Trump. Plus, we check in with someone who is currently protected from deportation under the DACA program created by former President Obama, and whose life would be affected if President Trump decides to scrap it. And we talk about the role of humor at a time of extreme political divisiveness.

The beginning of the Trump era, as seen from Washington and across the globe. Plus, the Women's March on Washington goes global with sister marches around the world. And Wynton Marsalis on what he would have played at the inauguration if he'd been invited.

A BBC reporter speaks to Rust Belt voters who helped elect Donald Trump. Also, some Israeli settlers travel to Washington for the inauguration. Plus, translating the name "Trump" into Russian and Chinese.

President Barack Obama defends his decision to commute Chelsea Manning's sentence. Also, how Chinese drugs are fueling the US opioid epidemic. Plus, an Obama staffer from Argentina looks back on her White House experience.

Today, we begin with a look at concerns that antibiotic-resistant infections are becoming more common. Then, we'll hear about how Britain's prime minister favors a "clean break" from the European Union. Plus, go for a bike ride down the inaugural parade route with Denmark's ambassador in Washington.

Today, we hear about a rabbi who marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. Plus, how one immigrant first learned about Dr. King in India. And in Italy, the craft beer movement is growing.

We begin today with President Barack Obama’s decision to scrap the "wet foot, dry foot" policy for Cuban migrants. Also, Frisian, a language spoken in a small corner of The Netherlands that's like a "first cousin" to English. Plus, bringing polo back to India.