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Obama Wins Historic Election     Barack Obama has been elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African-American elected to the office After Obama Victory, Work Begins on Presidential Transition   US president-elect says Americans face great challenges, including two wars, financial crisis President Bush Congratulates Obama, Promises Smooth Transition   US leader predicts stirring sight when Obama family enters White House Europe Welcomes Obama Victory   US president-elect receives congratulations, expressions of hope for cooperation from British, German leaders, but no warm words from Russian president Much Of Arab World Rejoices Over Obama Election   People on streets in Cairo, across much of Arab world, appear elated by election of Democrat Barak Obama, despite some apprehension in Gulf and in Lebanon South Asia Leaders Congratulate Obama, Point to Challenges Leaders praise Barack Obama's presidential election win, calling it an inspiration to people within US, around world Kenya Celebrates President-elect Obama as Native Son   In Obama's grandmother's home town, crowds danced in celebration as news of his election victory was announced shortly after dawn Democrats Expand Congressional Majorities     More Democrats in Senate, House of Representatives could help President-elect Barack Obama implement ambitious agenda once he takes office in January New Reports Spur Fears of US Recession US, European stock markets down sharply despite early gains in Asia following news of Barack Obama's win in US presidential election Bhutan Transitions to New King, Heralding New Democratic Era Coronation of Jigme Khesar as Bhutan's first constitutional monarch, culminates two-year transfer of royal power from his father, who abdicated in late 2006 E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com