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Rewriting History

DW's Jefferson Chase says Obama's win is as significant an event as the fall of the Berlin Wall.»

 

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Take a closer look at where the candidates and their parties stand in all 50 US states. »

 

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Berlin Celebrates

Thousands of Americans and Germans waited nervously in Berlin for a victor in the US election.»

 
 

Obama Promises "New Dawn" After Historic Victory

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Barack Obama, who became the 44th president of the US Tuesday, told cheering supporters "change has come to America" and called on Americans to back a spirit of unity to tackle the country's pressing challenges.  »

 
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America Goes to the Polls

Europe is at the edge of its seat as the United States prepares to elect its next president. Take a look at DW's complete coverage of the election, including background, analysis, interviews and multimedia specials. »

 

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Not So Hot?

Poor ticket sales forced Jamie Oliver to postpone his new dinner show, a German paper said.»

 
 

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Reform Proposal

EU finance ministers agreed to push for financial market reforms at a major meeting next week.»

 
 

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An Economic Bridge

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has proposed an economic stimulus package to protect jobs.»

 
 
 

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Barack Obama wins US election

Democrat Barack Obama has won the US presidential election by a large margin. Speaking to supporters in Chicago, the president-elect promised a new ... »

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