Victory Heard Around the World

The U.S. presidential campaign has been hot news around the globe since the primaries.

Images of Hillary Clinton, a recognizable first lady, often were found on international front pages until her withdrawal from the race. John McCain's visit was front-page news in Colombia. Coverage of the presidential debates appeared in newspapers from Europe to Asia to Oceania.

But outside the U.S., the narrative of election '08 was the campaign of Barack Obama. Whether it was the possibility of the first African-American president, the international flavor of Obama's background, tension over current U.S. foreign policy or a worldwide hunger for change, Obama's campaign captivated an international audience.

President-Elect Obama reached out to friends ("To those who seek peace and security, we support you.") and addressed foes ("To those who would tear the world down, we will defeat you.") around the world in his election night speech.

This morning's Home Page of the Guardian of London is filled with election content, including "What this means for US foreign policy."

With expansive election coverage, El Periodico in Spain has video of Dr. Martin Luther King and of Obama on its Home Page. Said its banner headline: "It's not a dream any more."