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Watching America.com: First global press roundup



Watching America.com
is quick to the punch with global press reaction to Obama’s victory.

For a quick-off the mark translation, this piece from The Democratic Republic of Congo, (translated from French from the publication Le Potential) captures a widely held sentiment.

Barack Obama Saves America!

Other perspectives can be found at

Daily Nation, Kenya
Lessons for Africa from U.S. Elections

Spiegel Online, Germany
Europe’s Wish List

Good morning, Mr. President

(beware: this is a long one)

Spiegel Online, Germany
The Serenity of Obama

Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Obama Realizes the Dream of Generations

Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
U.S. Votes to Reject Bush Nightmare

America has hoped, voted, and taken the leap.

New Zealand Herald, New Zealand
How Well Obama Does Is In His Own Hands

Today America has given the world a great and generous moment.

New Zealand Herald, New Zealand
America on Edge of Transformation

Middle East Times, Egypt
Obama Wins

… and here’s one that has a somewhat different tone…

The Australian, Australia
Rising Democrat Tide Could Bring Protectionism

To end this round-up, here are three nice pieces from a single British publication, The Times

The Times, U.K.
Why America Went for Obama

The Times, U.K.
Obama Fulfills the Dream

The Times, U.K.
Obama’s Victory Is Head-Spinning Stuff

Check in with WatchingAmerica.com, a TMV recommended site, throughout the next few days for foreign press coverage of Obama’s victory. They now post dozens of articles daily and have a feature that allows Americans and non-Americans alike to discuss any of the translated stories of US events.



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