Election 2008
Russia's Putin makes warm overtures to Obama
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States will quickly feel a change in attitude from Moscow if President-elect Barack Obama transforms Washington's policies toward Russia, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Full Article
At home and abroad
Risky pick?
President-elect Obama inspired by Lincoln's idea of creating a "team of rivals." Full Article
Gates offers stability
Decision to ask Robert Gates to stay as defense secretary has been widely praised but it may lead to at least a few awkward moments. Full Article
Biden's new role
Joe Biden says he wants a lower-key but important advisory role for himself as Barack Obama's No. 2. Full Article
A shift in race relations
For Americans burdened by a sense of history, something once unthinkable has happened. Full Article
An efficient, deliberative style
Obama will bring a careful, deliberative style to the White House that differs from President George W. Bush. Full Article
Europe hopes for new era
European governments see a chance to make headway on a range of global issues. Full Article
Challenges in Afghanistan
Obama has pledged a new focus on the war, including more U.S. troops and possible talks with the Taliban. Full Article
Economic Impact
Facing the crisis
President-elect Obama vows to confront the economy head-on. Full Article
Focus on trade
Obama is expected to make preserving jobs and restoring U.S. economic health the focus of his trade policy. Full Article
Farm sector optimistic
America's farm sector cautiously welcomes Obama's historic White House win as good news for a raft of industry priorities. Full Article
Ending the Greenspan era
Obama can rewrite the Greenspan-era rules of finance, backed by Congress and a furious American public. Full Article
The Obama play
Many investors have done little or nothing to alter their strategies, despite bountiful talk of Obama plays. Full Article
Obama faces health care pain
Obama has promised broad changes to health care, but he will struggle to find the money to do it. Full Article
Energy plan may be curbed
Obama promises a bold energy plan, but the economy and financial crisis may impede his efforts. Full Article
Eye on the White House
Reuters political correspondents report the stories behind the scenes from Washington. Full Article
A reality check for Obama
The Hudson Institute's Diana Furchtgott-Roth says Obama's campaign promises are impossible to implement without making the economy sicker. Commentary
Analysis
Why McCain lost
As the blame game begins, analysts examine why John McCain lost the election. Full Article | Video
Newsmaker: Michelle Obama
The next first lady
Michelle Obama brings the skills of a corporate lawyer to the White House, but she says her priority will be her role as "mom-in-chief" to the couple's two daughters. Full Article | Slideshow
King's dream fulfilled
For Americans burdened by a sense of history, something once unthinkable has happened. The United States has elected a black president. Full Coverage
Obama taps Richardson for Commerce
Dec. 3 - President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as his Secretary of Commerce. Play Video
Your election images
A selection of the best election and reaction photographs from citizen journalists. Slideshow
Global acclaim
Celebrations in honor of president-elect Barack Obama have extended beyond the U.S. Slideshow
