Romney admits defeat and congratulates Obama

7 November 2012 Last updated at 01:32 ET Help

The former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney has admitted defeat in the US election with an emotional speech at an event in Boston.

With results in from most states, he said he had called President Obama to congratulate him on winning a second term.

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