Washington, United States | AFP | President Barack Obama will host Donald Trump in the Oval Office Thursday, hoping to ease a smooth transition of power and steady nerves after an election that has shocked the world. Forty-eight hours after Trump’s improbable political victory, the 70-year-old president-elect will get a …
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Washington, United States | AFP | Build a wall, make nice with Moscow, tear up free trade deals and force Washington’s allies to pay more for their own security. OK, and then what? Beyond a few broad isolationist and protectionist strokes, President-elect Donald Trump has not painted a detailed picture …
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Paris, France | AFP | Donald Trump’s extraordinary US election victory sent shockwaves across the world on Wednesday, as opponents braced for a “dangerous” leader in the White House while fellow populists hailed a ballot-box revolution by ordinary people. America’s allies put a diplomatically brave face on the outcome of …
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President Museveni Congratulates President – Elect Trump President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated US President-Elect Donald Trump after his victory in the US Presidential elections. “I congratulate Mr. Trump on his election as the President of the United States of America. Elections in the US or any country are a matter …
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Donald Trump wins White House in stunning upset New York, United States | AFP | Donald Trump has stunned America and the world, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. The Republican mogul defeated …
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Such a beautiful and important evening! The forgotten man and woman will never be forgotten again. We will all come together as never before — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2016 Hillary Clinton has called President-elect Donald Trump to concede defeat. Trump will be the 45th president of …
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New York, United States | AFP | Clinton will not speak tonight, her campaign chair said as Donald Trump was poised for a shock White House win. America’s historic presidential election showdown is however still too close to call, with several states still up in the air, the Democrat’s campaign chair …
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New York, United States | AFP | Euphoric Donald Trump supporters transformed into a sea of “Make America Great Again” hats, shouting “USA” and partying late into the night as the billionaire appeared within reach of victory Wednesday. “We are so excited,” said Aliza Romanoff, a well-dressed, articulate and educated …
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Washington, United States | AFP | George W. Bush cast a protest vote of sorts in the US election, with an aide saying Tuesday the former president chose “none of the above” rather than fellow Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton. Bush had previously signaled that he intended to …
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#NEWSGRAPHIC Trump needs 25 more college votes to reach the presidency @AFP pic.twitter.com/GRqFn87d8v — AFPgraphics (@AFPgraphics) November 9, 2016 Washington, United States | AFP | Republican billionaire Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton in the state of Iowa Tuesday, inching closer to winning the White House in a shock upset, …
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