Whether it's the end of an embargo or fairer distribution of wealth, most of our Observers, from Havana to Ramallah, are hoping for something from Barack Obama. Read more…

Mike Huckabee and the floating crucifix...

This year's race to the White House has seen the most aggressive and expensive election campaigns in history, with video clips taking shape as the best weapons. Here's our selection of the best...

The world's biggest show is kicking off. Never before has a US presidential election been so closely followed from all corners of the world. Our Observers from Beijing to Baghdad tell us what they'll be doing when we find out who will lead the world's superpower. Read more...

By now, most people following the US election know that Democratic candidate Barack Obama purchased ads inside video games last month. But what if the election itself was taking place inside the world of gamers? See the election from inside the World of Warcraft...

Early voters for the presidential election have reported that when they tried to vote for one candidate, their touch screen machine selected another. Could these "faulty" machines decide who's the next US president? Read more...

So why do people vote? As one new tongue-in-cheek ad suggests, it could be for the glory of Satan. Or maybe to stop same-sex arrangements among hogs. See the Web's latest viral hit...

Obama's roots won't go forgotten. And especially not in Africa. Our Observers all over the continent share their excitement and hope, but also their doubt of any change for Africa if the black candidate is elected. Read more...

In a video for his classmates, a 10-year-old schoolboy interviewed Joe Biden about the job of vice-president. Happy with the Democrat's response, fifth-grader Damon Weaver exclaims "Senator Biden is now my homeboy!" See the video.

Sebastien Longhurst, one of our Observers in Bogota, sent us this photo of a lottery ticket with Barack Obama's face on it. Read more.

Higher taxes or more tax cuts and who should bear the burden of this necessary evil? Read our Observers' comments