Obama campaign blazes to victory
Barack Obama's historic campaign comes to a spectacular close with his victory rally in Chicago, the BBC's Kevin Connolly writes.

Why John McCain lost
The BBC's Richard Lister looks at what cost Republican John McCain the White House in 2008.

How Obama will lead
The BBC's Kevin Connolly examines how Barack Obama will tackle the many challenges he will face as president.

Inside the presidential in-tray
Barack Obama will face huge challenges in both domestic and foreign policy when he takes office.

Top 10 foreign challenges
The BBC News website's world affairs correspondent Paul Reynolds looks at the top ten foreign policy issues facing the new US president

Who voted for Obama?
BBC News looks at how key groups of the electorate have voted in the US general election.

What the world expects
Barack Obama has been elected the 44th President of the United States. BBC correspondents report on the mixed expectations from around the world.

Global media comment on result
The world's media say Obama's victory is a momentous event but many obstacles must be overcome.

A new world view
The BBC's World Affairs Editor John Simpson examines how an Obama presidency will change America's relationship with the world.

Get US election coverage on mobiles
Follow our US election coverage wherever you are, using your mobile phone.

World leaders hail Obama triumph
World leaders hail the victory of Barack Obama in the US presidential election, as outgoing President George W Bush promises a smooth transition of power.

Full text: Obama's victory speech
The full speech of US President-elect Barack Obama, delivered in Chicago after the news that he had won the 2008 White House race.

Democrats' huge Congress win
Republicans lose ground in the race for Congress, projections indicate, with Democrats taking five Senate seats.

California bans gay marriage
Californian voters ban same-sex marriage, months after it was ruled legal by the state's top court.

Kenya declares public holiday
Kenya declares a public holiday to celebrate the election of Barack Obama to the United States presidency.

UK politicians react to result
Gordon Brown and David Cameron clash in the Commons over the reasons for Barack Obama's election victory.

Six-term senator loses in Alaska
The Senate's longest-serving Republican Ted Stevens loses a knife-edge race against Democratic rival Mark Begich.

Mid-East leaders welcome Obama
Political figures across the Middle East offer a cautious welcome to the new US president-elect, Barack Obama.

Result hailed by Europe's leaders
European leaders voice hope that Barack Obama will reinvigorate transatlantic ties as they congratulate him.

Asia offers Obama warm welcome
Leaders in Asia express hope for change under America's president-elect, Barack Obama, as Asian stock markets rise.

Taleban in warning to Obama
Taleban militants say the new US president should adopt a different policy towards Afghanistan and Pakistan.

South Asia hails Obama's victory
Governments in South Asia give a warm reaction to Barack Obama's victory in the United States presidential election.

The YouTube election
YouTube has transformed the political process in 2008, writes Rajini Vaidyanathan.

Greatest political show on earth
As election day draws near, Justin Webb looks back at some of the moments that defined the US presidential campaign for him.

Missouri loses bellwether status
Now that John McCain has won in the US state of Missouri, the BBC's Max Deveson asks if the Show-Me state is still an electoral bellwether.

Q&A: US presidential election 2008
Key questions answered about the race to succeed George W Bush as US president.

Q&A: The US Electoral College
BBC News Online answers questions about how the US Electoral College which elects the American president.

Have Your Say
Are you happy with the outcome of the election? How will it affect you? Share your views on our US election result map.

Kenyan jubilation
The birthplace of Obama's father plans a celebration

Journey to the top
From blip on the radar to man of the moment

Issues guide
Examine the issues which shaped the election

Polltracker
How the polls reflected the White House race

Election glossary
Jargon explained with our A-Z guide

Dream come true
How Obama defied the past to shape the future

Election in figures
Numbers that tell the story of the election

Voters' views
US voters from both parties share their feelings