Trump wins presidency

Republican Donald Trump yesterday won the race for president of the United States.

The billionaire real estate magnate and former reality star won swing states Ohio, North Carolina and Florida to beat Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president.

"We owe (Clinton) a very major debt of gratitude to her for her service to our country," Trump said. "I say it is time for us to come together as one united people. I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans."

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