He meets, as he did this morning, with his national security team, gets updated on what's happening around the world.

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That gives you a sense of what's happening around the world.

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Through this, I felt that maybe I can share everything that's happening with people around the world, and maybe knowing the truth would help.

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Around the world Governments are watching what is happening in the U.S., as Washington embarks on what seems to be a bold new direction.

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What's happening in the Middle East -- there are developments around the world that are of real concern.

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The world's biggest arts festival can sometimes overshadow the fact that there are many other festivals happening around it.

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"But around the world, there are things happening, it's not all doom and gloom, " he added.

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