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News in photo: Anti-Marcos activists say “Marcos is no hero”
Trump poised for shock White House win; world markets go into meltdown
by Jennie Matthew / With Dave Clark in Washington NEW YORK, United States | AFP | — Billionaire populist Donald Trump, tapping into an electorate fed up with Washington insiders, was on the verge of a shock victory Wednesday over Hillary Clinton in a historic US presidential election that sent world markets into meltdown. State-by-state, one-by-one, the 70-year-old maverick Republican tycoon racked up victories in defiance of the forecasts of pundits and pollsters, before […]
French far-right’s Le Pen congratulates Trump for poll lead: Twitter
PARIS, France (AFP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday as the Republican appeared close to victory in the US presidential election. Le Pen, who heads the anti-immigration National Front (FN), tweeted: “Congratulations to the new president of the United States Donald Trump and to the free American people”. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
Shock and angst in Asia as Trump rises
by Dan Martin KUALA LUMPUR, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s stunning performance in the US presidential election triggered shock and angst in Asia, where observers fretted over the implications for everything from trade to human rights and climate change. Although the race remained too close to call, Trump has won key states in the nail-biter against Hillary Clinton, building momentum as large numbers of American voters shrugged off concerns over the billionaire’s temperament and […]
Surprise and euphoria at Trump headquarters in NY
by Jennie Matthew New York, United States | AFP | — Euphoric Donald Trump supporters transformed into a sea of “Make America Great Again” hats, shouting “USA” and partying late into the night as the billionaire appeared within reach of victory Wednesday. “We are so excited,” said Aliza Romanoff, a well-dressed, articulate and educated mother of two from Long Island whose family has known Trump for years, out celebrating with her parents and husband. […]
Shock, despair and silence at Clinton HQ
by Ivan Couronne A stony silence cast a pall early Wednesday over what was meant to be Hillary Clinton’s presidential victory party as, one by one, states turned Republican red for Donald Trump. The billionaire property mogul had not yet won the White House but for many, it was only a question of time. No one was expecting such a violent slap in the face. Some were saying it would be close, and many […]
Clinton supporters anxious as results roll in
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US Election Night: Electoral college count
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — As of roughly 0530 GMT Wednesday, Republican Donald Trump had earned 245 of the 270 electoral college votes he needs to secure the US presidency, according to network projections. His Democratic rival Hillary Clinton had earned 215 electoral votes. Candidates are racing to hit the magic number of 270 electoral votes, which reprsents an absolute majority of the 538 members of the electoral college, with the number from each state based […]
News in photo: Imee Marcos rejoices as she flashes the “V” sign
Lawmakers have mixed reactions to SC’s ruling on Hero’s burial for Marcos
(Eagle News) — Lawmakers at the House of Representatives weighed in on the Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday, November 8 allowing former President Ferdinand Marcos to be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Clinton wins western state of Nevada: US networks
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Democrat Hillary Clinton kept alive her hopes of being elected president, winning the western state of Nevada, US networks projected on Tuesday. Nevada has six Electoral College votes, allowing Clinton to make up a little of her deficit to Republican Donald Trump, who has a substantial lead. The first candidate to 270 Electoral College votes wins the White House. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
