Most world leaders express hope, relief after Biden win - by D. Billerand and J. LeicesterL

World leaders swiftly congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on his victory Saturday, cheering it as an opportunity to fortify global democracy and celebrating the significance of Americans having their first woman vice president.

Although U.S. President Donald Trump did not concede defeat, relief was a common theme expressed in many parts of the world to the news that his reelection bid had failed. Read more at: Most world leaders express hope, relief after Biden win