Obama Wins New Term as Electoral Advantage Holds -- New York Times
Barack Hussein Obama was re-elected president of the United States on Tuesday, overcoming powerful economic headwinds, a lock-step resistance to his agenda by Republicans in Congress and an unprecedented torrent of advertising as a divided nation voted to give him more time.
In defeating Mitt Romney, the president carried Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, New Hampshire, Virginia and Wisconsin, a near sweep of the battleground states, and was holding a narrow advantage in Florida. The path to victory for Mr. Romney narrowed as the night wore along, with Mr. Obama winning at least 303 electoral votes.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria rebels attack Assad strongholds in Damascus.
British officials planning talks with Syrian armed groups.
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
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
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
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
President Barack Obama defeats Romney to win re-election.
Dollar mixed as Obama win paves way for monetary easing.
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
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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