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Month of November , 2008
Iranians react to Obama victory (2:10) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
Correspondent Roxana Saberi sat down with two young Iranians in Tehran who hope that Obama's election will signal a new era in U.S. and Iran relations.
Anchor Lisa Mullins gives an update on some of the ballot measures and state and local races that we covered during this elections season.
Kenyan village celebrates Obama victory (2:20) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
The BBC's Muliro Telewa visited the village of Kogelo in western Kenya. It's the hometown of Barack Obama's father, and people there are celebrating President-elect Obama as one of their own.
The significance of Obama's victory for Africans (5:10) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
Reuben Abati
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Reuben Abati, a columnist and editor for The Guardian Newspapers of Nigeria, about the significance of Barack Obama's victory for Africans
Karzai sends congratulations to Obama (:30) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
Afghanistan's president Hamid Karzai sent his congratulations today to Barack Obama. He also called on the president-elect to prevent more Afghan civilian casualties there. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details.
Russia reacts to Obama win (3:30) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
The World's Laura Lynch reports from Moscow on Russian reaction to Barack Obama's presidential victory...and how Russia will likely be high on the agenda for the new Obama administration.
Race and the White House (4:00) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with British writer and broadcaster Safraz Manzoor about the election of Barack Obama. Manzoor has written extensively on race and identity in Britain.
China reacts to Obama victory (4:00) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
China's been keeping a close watch on the U.S. election. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World's Beijing correspondent Mary Kay Magistad for reaction there to his historic win.
Western Europeans on Obama's election (2:10) November 5, 2008 download |permalink
The World's Gerry Hadden has reaction from people in Western Europe to Obama's election.