If the world could vote

November 08, 2012

Most people around the globe are happy that Barack Obama won, but the thrill they felt in 2008 has faded.

Venezuela: Chavez fans like Obama, some foes prefer Romney

November 07, 2012

Hugo Chavez supporters back Barack Obama, while some of the strongman's enemies in Venezuela favor Chavez-bashing Republican Mitt Romney.

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For Southeast Asians, Obama’s re-election offers continuity

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November 07, 2012

Poor villagers in the region can cite Obama’s name while even college grads may be stumped if asked to name his Republican rival.

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Canadians' love affair with Obama endures

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November 07, 2012

Canadians are 18 months away from electing a Conservative government more akin to Republican red than Democratic blue — yet they seem to love President Barack Obama.

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View from Mexico: A welcome win for Obama, loss for drug cartels

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November 07, 2012

Mexicans welcomed US President Barack Obama’s election victory — and Colorado and Washington's fresh dent in the drug war.

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Europe breathes a sigh of relief over Obama victory

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November 07, 2012

People say Romney’s defeat leaves the world a more stable place.

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In Egypt, Obama win elicits feeling of relief

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November 07, 2012

Egyptians say Obama has failed to deliver on his promises of peace. But they also say Romney would have been worse.

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India: Dalal St. and Main St. cheer Obama victory

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November 07, 2012

Obama's re-election viewed as “safe” by financial analysts and foreign policy experts.

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Chinese, awaiting new leadership, envy US democracy

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November 07, 2012

Netizens note the stark contrast between noisy US elections and China's state of lockdown before Thursday's transition.

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Obama wins: View from Kenya

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November 07, 2012

It was 7 a.m. and the mud ground was littered with empty brandy bottles when CNN finally called it for Barack Obama.

If the world could vote

What Obama's win means to the rest of the world

Venezuela: Chavez fans like Obama, some foes prefer Romney

For Southeast Asians, Obama’s re-election offers continuity

Canadians' love affair with Obama endures

View from Mexico: A welcome win for Obama, loss for drug cartels

Europe breathes a sigh of relief over Obama victory

In Egypt, Obama win elicits feeling of relief

India: Dalal St. and Main St. cheer Obama victory

Chinese, awaiting new leadership, envy US democracy

Obama wins: View from Kenya

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