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The World Reacts to Obama's Victory

By Tanesha V. Roach

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November 05, 2008

Last night, America was not the only country reveling in its election of its 44th president and first Black president. Countries around the world took to the streets and held celebrations of their own. Obama supporters all the way from Kenya to Japan, from the United Kingdom to Kabul and the Bahamas, expressed their enthusiasm and hope for the change that President-elect Barack Obama would bring not only to America but also to the world.

Check out the videos below for some of the celebrations around the world.

Kenya

 

The United Kingdom

 

Obama, Japan

 

Islamabad, Kabul

 

News Outlets Around the World

The Bahamas

Click here to see videos of McCain and Obama's election-night speeches and to read the transcript of each.




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