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Fireworks in London, church bells in Paris as Biden win celebrated abroad November 7, 2020 4:30 pm RL

Finally Trump does something that improves America’s standing abroad… he lost.

In countries across the globe, people reported fireworks, cheering and the sound of church bells ringing after President-elect Joe Biden was named the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

Locals in the United Kingdom, where many had leftover fireworks from Guy Fawkes Night this week, reported fireworks going off in London. There were videos of church bells ringing in Paris and fireworks in Edinburgh, Scotland, and reports of celebrations in Germany.

  • Best of all, a real President gave a speech by Robert 2020-11-07 20:16:48
    • He didn't make fun of handicapped people or attack the recently deceased- so... is that 'presidential' given the standards set by the current occupant? by RL 2020-11-07 20:21:42
      • You can smile now, RL. by Robert 2020-11-07 20:25:03
        • The speech was a breath of fresh air by RL 2020-11-07 22:47:35
    • Car horns in Sacramento by Robert 2020-11-07 19:48:08
      • Fireworks in my neighborhood by RL 2020-11-07 20:03:39
        • Biden made a wise choice to forego the mask by Robert 2020-11-07 20:23:25
          • No mask for the speech is fine, it was the socializing afterwards that had me cringing by RL 2020-11-07 22:35:38

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