Millions around the world commented, twittered and prayed as they watched Barack Obama's inauguration live on Tuesday on the Internet, pinning their hopes on a new world order and era in American politics.

The frenzy saw the likes of social networking forum Facebook, CNN and the New York Times streaming the inauguration live via websites with millions scrambling to sign in, watch the trailblazing proceedings live from their homes and offices… and air their views for all the world.

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