Politics What Obama's win means to the rest of the world GlobalPost November 08, 2012 Most people around the globe are happy that Barack Obama won, but the thrill they felt in 2008 has faded.
Politics Venezuela: Chavez fans like Obama, some foes prefer Romney GlobalPost November 07, 2012 Hugo Chavez supporters back Barack Obama, while some of the strongman's enemies in Venezuela favor Chavez-bashing Republican Mitt Romney.
Politics For Southeast Asians, Obama’s re-election offers continuity GlobalPost 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.
Politics Canadians' love affair with Obama endures GlobalPost 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.
Politics View from Mexico: A welcome win for Obama, loss for drug cartels GlobalPost November 07, 2012 Mexicans welcomed US President Barack Obama’s election victory — and Colorado and Washington's fresh dent in the drug war.
Politics Europe breathes a sigh of relief over Obama victory GlobalPost November 07, 2012 People say Romney’s defeat leaves the world a more stable place.
Politics In Egypt, Obama win elicits feeling of relief GlobalPost November 07, 2012 Egyptians say Obama has failed to deliver on his promises of peace. But they also say Romney would have been worse.
Politics India: Dalal St. and Main St. cheer Obama victory GlobalPost November 07, 2012 Obama's re-election viewed as “safe” by financial analysts and foreign policy experts.
Politics Chinese, awaiting new leadership, envy US democracy GlobalPost November 07, 2012 Netizens note the stark contrast between noisy US elections and China's state of lockdown before Thursday's transition.
Politics Obama wins: View from Kenya GlobalPost 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.