The effects of the US election have infiltrated many parts of the world, but some places weren't expecting it. In England, the Rosslyn Deli in Hampstead, North London has mysteriously sold out of all its American food products. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from the deli's owner, Helen Sherman.

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Pakistani journalist Saeed Minhas, about his experience covering the U.S. election. Like many Pakistanis, Minhas is wondering what a new president in the White House will mean for his country.

The World's Aaron Schachter gauges public reaction in Islamabad, Pakistan to an Obama presidency.

Barack Obama noted in his acceptance speech that his victory affirms America as a place where all things are possible. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with British historian Simon Schama about what Obama's election says about the way Americans view themselves and how others see Americans.

Much of the world is thrilled at the election of Barack Obama to the American Presidency. But any wish that he be a 'president of the world' is likely to go unfulfilled. The World's Alex Gallafent reports.

Barack Obama in Berlin in July: Associated Press

The World's Jason Margolis reports on Barack Obama's second day as president-elect of the United States. Expectations are high for Obama, both at home and abroad.

Today on The World: British historian Simon Schama on president-elect Obama's historic significance; also, troubling economic signs at China's largest international trade fair; and a Vietnamese jazz guitarist celebrates an older, quieter Vietnam.

The World's Marco Werman speaks with Iraqi composer and oud player, Rahim Alhaj, who voted in yesterday's US presidential election. It was the first time he ever voted anywhere. Alhaj has been in exile in the US since 2000, and recently became an American citizen.