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The Latino vote (5:00)
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Pilar MarreroPilar MarreroAnchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Pilar Marrero of the Spanish-language newspaper "La Opinión" to find out the impact of first-time Latino immigrant voters on the outcome of the presidential election. Pilar Marrero is also a reporter with Feet in 2 Worlds, a project of the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School, which brings the work of ethnic media journalists to public radio.




Feet in 2 Worlds




Bolivia reacts to Obama victory (1:30)
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Reporter Annie Murphy looks at the reaction in Bolivia to Barack Obama's election.





Venezuela ready for Obama (1:00)
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The BBC's Will Grant in Caracas looks at Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's take on the election of Barack Obama.





Sudan concerned over Obama stance (1:50)
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People in Sudan have mixed feelings about an Obama presidency. There's pride that a man of African descent has reached the White House. But as Heba Aly reports from Khartoum, there's also concern about the president-elect's aggressive talk about Darfur.





South Africa looks to the U.S. for political hope (3:00)
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South Africans are ecstatic about Barack Obama's success in the presidential election. But as Rhoda Metcalfe reports from Capetown, there's also admiration for a system where the losing candidate admits defeat so graciously.





U.S. election helps British deli? (1:15)
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The effects of the US election have infiltrated many parts of the world, but some places weren't expecting it. In England, the Rosslyn Deli in Hampstead, North London has mysteriously sold out of all its American food products. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from the deli's owner, Helen Sherman.





Pakistan and the election (3:50)
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Pakistani journalist Saeed Minhas, about his experience covering the U.S. election. Like many Pakistanis, Minhas is wondering what a new president in the White House will mean for his country.





What Pakistanis want from Obama (2:30)
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The World's Aaron Schachter gauges public reaction in Islamabad, Pakistan to an Obama presidency.





Only in America (6:00)
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Barack Obama noted in his acceptance speech that his victory affirms America as a place where all things are possible. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with British historian Simon Schama about what Obama's election says about the way Americans view themselves and how others see Americans.


Simon Schama's "The American Future - A History"




Wish for a world leader (4:00)
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Much of the world is thrilled at the election of Barack Obama to the American Presidency. But any wish that he be a 'president of the world' is likely to go unfulfilled. The World's Alex Gallafent reports.

Barack Obama in Berlin in July: Associated PressBarack Obama in Berlin in July: Associated Press


What are your thoughts on the election of Barack Obama?

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