Tag: US elections
Watch: US President-elect Trump congratulates Clinton on campaign, calls for unity
Putin congratulates Trump, hopes to work together
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in US elections, hoping to work with him to improve relations, the Kremlin said in a statement. Putin “expressed hope for mutual work on bringing US-Russia relations out of their critical condition as well as on working out outstanding issues on the international agenda” in his congratulatory telegram, the Kremlin said. “The President of Russia also expressed certainty that building […]
US President-elect Trump says “we’ll get along with nations willing to get along with us”
(Eagle News) — American billionaire Donald Trump is now the 45th president of the United States, after capturing 288 electoral votes which was way past the 270 electoral votes required to clinch the US presidency. In a shocking win that sent world markets tumbling down, the newly elected US President announced that the United States under his presidency will get along with nations “willing to get along with us.” “We will get along fairly […]
Thai PM Prayuth says relations with U.S. will remain unchanged
BANGKOK, Thailand (Reuters) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Wednesday (November 9) relations with U.S. will remain unchanged whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump wins the elections. “We have been an ally with the United States for over 180 years. No matter who becomes the president, I think Thailand would have to move forward with balancing out its foreign policy,” he told reporters. Donald Trump’s successful campaign for the White House broke every […]
Trump wins US presidency
AMERICAN Billionaire Donald Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. The Republican mogul defeated his Democratic rival, plunging global markets into turmoil and casting the long-standing global political order, which hinges on Washington’s leadership, into doubt. In his speech after his stunning win, Trump said his rival, Clinton, already called him up to […]
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. […]
Clinton supporters anxious as results roll in
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News in photo: Trump supporters rejoice early as results come in
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation airs its historic US election coverage “Nation Decides”
(Eagle News) — With its active United States correspondents especially its EBC Washington bureau and studio in the lead, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation aired its historic US election coverage, “Nation Decides.” With live updates from all over US through its correspondents, Eagle News Service showed the latest happening on the tight US elections as well as interviews, trivia and various infographics and videographics about the US elections. The US election coverage saw the US EBC Washington Bureau interacting live […]
Polls in New York close
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — A polling station in New York City closed its doors just after 9 p.m. EST (0200 GMT) on Tuesday (November 8). Republican Donald Trump held slight leads in the vital battleground states of Florida, Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, clinging to a narrow advantage over Democrat Hillary Clinton in key states that could decide their race for the White House. With voting completed in more than two-thirds of the […]
US expats gather in Mexico as election results come in
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Reuters) — American expats living in Mexico City gathered for a gala event on US election night (November 8) to eagerly await the results of who will be the next American president. The event was organised by the American Society of Mexico and brings together both US citizens and Mexicans for the event. Mexican interest in the US election has been strong after Republican candidate Donald Trump vowed to build a wall along […]
