2012 can be called a year of political change. Many countries including the United States, Russia, Japan and South Korea all held their general elections.
As such, today's key words are "general elections".
"And whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you, I have learned from you, and you've made me a better president. And with your stories and your struggles, I return to the White House more determined and more inspired than ever about the work there is to do and the future that lies ahead."
That was US President Barack Obama shortly after winning a second term in office in November, 2012.
Obama defeated Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the tightest race for the White House in decades.
Though winning the elections, the President's second term will
