News
Bush scores historic win as 'gracious' Kerry concedes
Republican jitters turn to celebration as President wrests victory
Hard night and long day heralded Bush's return
Kerry calls on Bush to begin building bridges
Senate and House both shift to the right, sending a chill to liberals
Rise of moral issues produces a shift right beyond the Democrats
State by state: how Americans cast their votes
Blair calls for fresh approach to Middle East initiative
Business
US markets soar after Bush wins battle for White House
Christopher Smallwood: Bush must act on the deficit to prevent an economic disaster for the world
Jeremy Warner's Outlook: Bush bets on twins cancelling each other out
Comment and Analysis
Gary Hart: America prefers it simple. That was Kerry's big problem
Niall Ferguson: The depressing reality of this messianic President's new empire
Leading article: America has voted for Bush, and the world must live with the consequences
Mark Steel: I'd leave the country if only I lived there
Steve Richards: PM keeps his fingers crossed that Iran isn't next on Bush's agenda
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