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Month of November , 2008
The "sleeping giant" Latino vote (5:00) November 4, 2008 download |permalink
The increasing sizable Latino vote has been called a "sleeping giant," that if awoken could change the course of the election . The World's Matthew Bell updates host Lisa Mullins with the latest on the Hispanic turnout.
BBC: Video highlights from election day November 4, 2008permalink
Florida's Latino community vote (5:00) November 4, 2008 download |permalink
Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Jason Margolis and with Eduardo Gamarra, professor of Latin American Politics at Florida International University how Florida's Latino community has been voting today.
Latinos heading to the polls in record numbers (5:00 November 4, 2008 download |permalink
Latinos are heading to the polls in record numbers. Host Lisa Mullins discusses the Hispanic turnout with The World's Matthew Bell and Arturo Varges the executive director of NALEO, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.
World Headlines: President Obama November 5, 2008permalink
With celebration still in the air, Barack Obama and his aides are turning to the daunting tasks ahead. The World's Matthew Bell reports on the challenges facing the Obama presidency.
Iraqis react to Obama win (3:00) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
Some Iraqi military men were surprised that American political power could pass peacefully to someone named Barack Hussein Obama. Ordinary Iraqis aren't certain he'll be able to change policy toward their nation. The World's Quil Lawrence reports from Mosul and Baghdad.