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The world is watching as the U.S. elects a new president.
As Americans head to the polls, a large number foreign journalists are coming to the country, citing unprecedented interest around the world. But in some cases, foreign coverage of the election differs from what Americans may see on U.S. networks.
Read analysis from a Worldfocus contributing blogger about Russian coverage of the election, which he says is more in-depth and balanced in treatment of third-party candidates.
From Moscow, an American journalist at the “Thoughts on the Road” blog writes that he has noticed a pro-Obama bias in coverage.
British news portal “Times Online” broke the story about one of Barack Obama’s aunts living illegally in the U.S.
British blogger “James O’Fee” tries to explain why the election receives an inordinate amount of attention overseas, describing shared culture and influence. British news correspondent Andy Bell describes his experience covering the election in the “Broadcast” blog.
Blogger and traveler “Paul” talks about election coverage around the world, from Europe to the Middle East, saying that even local papers provide extensive coverage about the U.S. candidates.
From Germany, the “Mediencritik” blog predicts how the German media will react to an Obama victory.
The Japanese television station “Asahi” is providing round-the-clock coverage on election night.
American blogger “Sarah” writes from Japan that election fervor has peaked in the town of Obama, posting pictures of the fliers, statues and t-shirts that line the streets.
Television channel France 24 is also providing election coverage in three languages to 120 countries.
“Arab News,” an English-language daily news site in the Middle East, sent a reporter to the U.S. who is now documenting the election from Minneapolis, Minn. in diary entries.
Chilean blogger “Arttemisa” writes that there is little coverage of the election in Chile, but those with an interest are heading online.
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