Obama, Buoyed By Election Win, Faces New Battles -- Reuters
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move.
Despite a decisive win over Republican Mitt Romney in Tuesday's election, Obama must negotiate with a Republican majority in the House of Representatives to try to overcome the partisan gridlock that gripped Washington for much of his first term.
The Democratic president's most immediate concern is the "fiscal cliff" of scheduled tax increases and spending cuts that could crush the U.S. economic recovery if it kicks in at the end of the year.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey to ask NATO for Patriot missiles: report.
Efforts to oust Assad from Syria shift after US presidential election concludes.
Syria rebels attack Assad strongholds in Damascus.
British officials planning talks with Syrian armed groups.
Palestinians hope President Obama's second term will help bring change. Palestinians not optimistic about Obama.
Kuwait opposition to stage joint demonstration Sunday.
Iraq official: Exxon Mobil wants out of big field.
Bahrain revokes 31 opposition activists' citizenship.
Bahrain: Four arrested in bombings; Officials hint at Hezbollah role.
Israel mulls steps against the Palestinians over U.N. bid.
Report: Israel’s Jewish population to hit symbolic 6 million by end of month.
ASIA
As Dengue fever sweeps India, a slow response stirs experts’ fears.
Korean peninsula teeters on brink of war – Pyongyang.
Japan-China rift flares at summit.
China: No territorial compromise.
China readies for congress set to begin leadership change.
Australian leader meets Burmese President. PM raises prospect of defence ties with Burma. Burma activists denounce Gillard talks.
Laos breaks ground in ceremony for contentious Mekong dam.
AFRICA
Hague prosecutor urges Libya not to grant amnesty for war crimes.
U.N. Security Council extends Somalia peacekeeping force.
Turkish firm to drill for oil in Somaliland.
West African army chiefs meet on Mali intervention.
Nigeria: Boko Haram has killed 3000 - Chief of Army Staff.
Nigeria charges more than 100 Biafra independence activists with treason.
UN begins airlift of stranded South Sudanese from Sudan capital
Ghana department store collapses in Accra.
South Africa mine massacre photos prompt claims of official cover-up.
South Africa banknotes launched with Mandela image.
EUROPE
Firebombs, teargas fly as anti-austerity rally turns violent in Greece.
Merkel warns Britain against European Union exit.
David Cameron attacks 'ludicrous' EU budget increase.
Greece braces for key vote on fresh austerity measures. Greece faces cliffhanger vote as general strike begins.
Russian economy already in crisis.
Ukraine’s parliament calls for partial re-vote.
London finance firms to axe 13,000 jobs in 2013 - study.
Ukraine feminists campaign against sex tourism.
AMERICAS
Top Republican: will work with Obama to avoid fiscal cliff. Top Republican: will work with Obama to avoid fiscal cliff.
President Barack Obama defeats Romney to win re-election.
Dollar mixed as Obama win paves way for monetary easing.
Strong quake off Guatemala kills 18, felt in Mexico City.
Mothers from Central America search for missing kin in Mexico.
Fernández de Kirchner reforms spark Argentina protests.
Brazil launches measures to tackle Sao Paulo violence.
Mexico: Sharp fall in drug violence inspires new optimism.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Zawahri urges Somali militants to fight on against "crusaders".
Pakistan already cracking down on Haqqani network: government.
U.S. judge dismisses Hamas financing suit against Arab Bank.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Asian, European leaders vow to promote free trade.
Where to put your money now that Obama has won.
Exclusive - Amazon to win EU e-book pricing tussle with Apple.
As Europe scrimps, budget airline Ryanair soars.
Germany, UK propose e-commerce tax effort.
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