Wednesday, 03 November 2010 11:00
'The Republican Party delivered a stinging blow to President Barack Obama last night, capturing the US House of Representatives in a stunning mid-term election victory.
The party also narrowed the Democratic majority in the Senate, but fell just short of winning overall control.
The Republican gains usher in an era of divided government for the United States.
Read more: Republicans Seize Control as Millions of U.S. Voters Turn Their Backs on Obama