US in decline, the new normal?
America looks over to Europe and thinks things could be worse. It then glances at China and the colour drains from Uncle Sam’s face.
Barack Obama wins his second term as US president after beating Republican rival Mitt Romney. “This happened because of you,” President Obama tweets.
When the victory celebrations are over, the new US president will face a growing pile of issues to tackle in his foreign policy in-tray. Channel 4 News looks at those likely to be top of the list.
It was the Obama speech his supporters had been waiting for: the confidence and the optimism and the promise of better things to come. But how did he win – and what happens next?
Relief, excitement, joy and hope – Channel 4 News talks to British-based Democrats at a US election party in London, as President Obama secures four more years in the Whitehouse.
US political analyst Dr James D.Boys tells Channel 4 News how Obama won, why Superstorm Sandy helped him and what problems lie ahead at home and abroad, as he seeks to build a legacy.
How the race was won: Channel 4 News maps the battle for the White House state by state.
As votes come in across the United States, Channel 4 News samples the atmosphere at election night events in the UK and US.
Mitt Romney addresses thousands of Republicans in Boston after losing his bid for the US presidency.
Barack Obama addresses crowds in Chicago after being re-elected as US president.
America looks over to Europe and thinks things could be worse. It then glances at China and the colour drains from Uncle Sam’s face.
As the tiny hamlet of Dixville Notch becomes the first to complete its voting for the next US president, Jon Snow looks at a day like no other for the American people.
Polling in the key US states will start closing from midnight tonight – Channel 4 News guides you through the crunch times of the presidential battle.
There have been cheers, as Obama and Romney whooped up supporters one last time, and there have been tears. Now, at last, it is time for the voters to decide. It could be a long night.
As Barack Obama and Mitt Romney make their final sprint for the White House, we look at the presidential CV and the major challenges facing the next administration.
They were queuing at some polling stations at 4.30am, with voters waiting hours to cast their ballots. Polling watchdogs are reporting some irregularities in key states: a sign of trouble to come?