Protests after Trump wins US presidential election

Protests took place in major cities across the United States on Wednesday as thousands came out to express their anger at the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, victory in the presidential election. 

Mr Trump beat his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton by 279 to 228 electoral college votes, despite Mrs Clinton reportedly winning the popular vote. 

One of the largest protests was by Trump Tower in New York, with demonstrators chanting, "Not our president!"

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