Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Donald Trump Elected 45th President of US

After more than a year of campaigning, 26 primary and general election
debates, countless press conferences, public scandals, attack ads and
concession speeches, the American people have elected Donald Trump as
the 45th president of the United States. The billionaire businessman's
victory early Wednesday came amid a wave of support among blue-collar
and working-class white voters in a number of key battleground states,
including Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and North Carolina.

Our US Correspondent Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Vladimir Putin congratulates Trump on election win

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Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory in the US presidential election.  Putin expressed hope for a constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington and hope for improved Russian-American relations.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
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French and Belgian authorities identify a man they believe coordinated Brussels and Paris attacks from Syria

A jihadist operating out of Syria has been identified as the organizer of the Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks.

French and Belgian intelligence sources say the man of joint Belgian, Moroccan nationality is the only person to be implicated in attacks at the highest level of the so-called Islamic State group.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Clinton Supporters Despondent

Donald Trump has been elected the next President of the United States.

Overturning expectations, the Republican  presidential candidate easily reached the 270 electoral college vote threshold.

He performed strongly in most key  battleground states.

Our Correspondent Lorna  Shaddick  watched the Clinton campaign's mood switch from  optimism  to deep  despondency.

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Trump Calls for Unity After Winning the White House

Donald Trump has been elected the next President of the United States.

After overturning expectations of a Clinton victory, Donald Trump easily reached the 270 electoral college vote threshold, taking many of the key  battleground states.

Before his supporters in New York  President elect Trump promised to unify the nation after a vitriolic campaign....

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Before his supporters in New York President elect Trump said he aims to transform American economic competitiveness.

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TRUMP WINS

Donald Trump has won the US election and will be the next President.

Democrat Hillary Clinton has conceded defeat to her Republican rival.

Mary MacCarthy is at Trump HQ in New York with more.

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Russia ready to launch 'large-scale' airstrikes on Syria

Fighter jets docked at Russia's flagship aircraft carrier off Syrian coast are ready to engage in large scale airstrikes on Aleppo, Moscow said. The statement made on the eve of the Presidential vote in the United States was seen by many as Moscow's ultimate attempt to change the course of the Syrian war. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Clinton concedes

Hillary Clinton has conceded to Donald Trump, and the US presidential election is over,

Simon Marks has the latest:



Clinton Won't Concede, as Trump Edges to Victory

The Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta has told  supporters that the US election race is still  too close to call.

Donald Trump is very likelyu  heading for victory in the  US presidential  race.

He's  edging ever closer to reaching the 270 electoral college votes need to secure the White House.

John Podesta made clear to  her  supporters that Hillary Clinton's  not going to concede on election  night and  praised her campaign.

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OUT: ...bring this home.
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Trump Poised for Victory

Donald Trump is all but certain  to secure the  US presidential  race, edging ever closer to reaching the 270 electoral votes needed for victory. 

He's just taken  the state of Pennsylvania with its 20 electoral votes and is close to victory in both Wisconsin and Michigan.

Hillary  Clinton herself will not turn up at the  campaign venue.

Our Correspondent Lorna Shaddick is at the Clinton election night headquarters where her supporters are struggling to come to terms with  the inevitable.

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Trump Poised to Take White House

Donald Trump is heading for victory in the  US presidential  race, edging ever closer to reaching the 270 electoral votes needed for victory. 

He's just taken  the state of Pennsylvania with its 20 electoral votes and he appears poised to win in Wisconsin and Michigan.

Crowds are gathering outside the White House where our Correspondent Simon Marks is standing... 

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Trump Wins Florida, Widening Trump Path to Victory

Donald Trump has won the largest swing state of Florida, according to US media projections. 

The Republican is also projected to win in Ohio and North Carolina. Clinton has been projected to win Colorado and Virginia.

Our Correspondent at Clinton headquarters, Lorna Shaddick, says the mood has turned as the votes have been counted...

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Trump Takes Florida

US  networks are projecting that Donald Trump has won the largest swing state of Florida - with its 29  electoral votes.

He's also projected to win in Ohio and North Carolina. Clinton is expected to take Colorado and Virginia.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says it makes  the prospect of a Trump presidency more likely...

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Busy scene, tight security at Trump headquarters in NYC

With Donald Trump performing better than expected in the polls, the mood is brighter than expected at Trump headquarters for election night -- the Hilton hotel in New York City.

FSN's Mary MacCarthy reports on the heavy security detail the city has put in place:

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Trump Clinton Battle Intensifies

Donald Trump appears to be holding an advantage in the race for the White House.

US networks have projected he will win the large swing state of Florida and Ohio.

Hillary Clinton has been projected to win Virginia and Colorado.

US Markets futures have plunged as Wall Street absorbs the unexpected closeness of the race and the possibility of a Trump presidency. 

Our New York Correspondent Nick Harper is at Trump Headquarters...

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US Election Leans Toward Trump Advantage

Donald Trump holds advantage in many  key battleground states, where the polls are still deemed too close to call.

The lean  toward Donald Trump includes swing states like Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio.

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says it's a dramatic and unexpected night of voting.

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US Swing States: Too Close to Call, Across the Board

Vote counting is too close to call in many key swing states expected to decide the next occupant of the White House. 

That includes many  of the major battleground  states including Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Virginia.

Our Correspondent Simon Marks says Democrats were not expecting  Donald Trump to perform so  well ...

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Polls Begin to Close in Eastern US

Polls have begun to close on the eastern part of the United States, marking the closing stages of  a highly contentious US presidential election.  

Media organizations are projecting initial victories for Trump in the  Republican strongholds of Kentucky and Indiana.

Hillary Clinton is expected to win in the Democrat friendly state of Vermont.

Polling data gives the edge to Hillary Clinton in several battleground states like Florida, Pennsylvania  and Virginia. 

But Donald Trump has garnered enthusiasm from white working class voters in states like Ohio.

Political analyst Michael Mosettig says Trump's confrontation with his party's political establishment may end up hurting his chances.  

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Polls Begin to Close in US eastern states

Polls in the US presidential election have begun to close on the eastern  coast, with early  results trickling  in over the next few hours.

Media organizations are projecting victories for Trump in the  Republican strongholds of Kentucky and Indiana, while Hillary Clinton is expected to win in the Democrat stronghold of Vermont.

Voting experts say Hillary Clinton has a greater chance of winning enough states to take her over the finish line.

But there remain several unpredictable swing states in which Donald Trump could do better  than expected, though  his  path  to victory is narrower overall.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says Trump has  built his appeal on those who are disenchanted with politics as usual. 

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the Clinton  campaign  is  confident of doing well in key battleground states....

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Several Wildcards in US Election, Hispanic Turnout High

Polling experts say there are strong signals of a very high turnout among Hispanic voters in the US presidential elections.

Many  are supporting Hillary Clinton  because they strongly oppose Donald Trump denigrating Spanish speaking people during his campaign. 

But Donald Trump has attracted large numbers of white working class voters who are disenchanted with the political  establishment. 

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton says Hispanic voters are likely to be more influential than they have ever been.

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But our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton says there's a lot of uncertainty because many voters don't like either candidate.

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But our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton says Donald Trump has also  attracted new voters...

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