In pictures: International reaction to Brexit

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks after the referendum resultImage source, AP
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke of her dismay at the referendum result

Jusos, youth organization of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), and the Gruene Jugend (Green Youth), gather for "Europe has a future" rally post-BrexitImage source, EPA
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Young German activists held a pro-EU rally

Stocks fall on the Warsaw stock exchange post-BrexitImage source, EPA
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Stocks fell across Europe, including here in Warsaw

British expat watches the British pound fall after BrexitImage source, EPA
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The financial fallout from the Brexit vote was also watched closely in Hong Kong

"The evening newspaper front pages in Tokyo. #Brexit"Image source, @W7VOA
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Brexit dominated the evening headlines in Tokyo

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks at his revamped Trump Turnberry golf course in South AyrshireImage source, Jane Barlow
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US presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who is visiting Scotland, welcomed the Brexit vote

EU Council President Tusk arrives to brief the media after BrexitImage source, Reuters
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European Council President Donald Tusk told journalists the decision of the British people must be implemented as soon as possible

Chinese mainland markets traded lower on Brexit newsImage source, EPA
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Chinese shares slumped as investors reacted to the UK vote

A broker reacts at the German stock exchange in Frankfurt, GermanyImage source, AFP/Getty
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Brokers watched as German stocks fell

David Cameron's resignation is shown in the Frankfurt stock exchangeImage source, EPA
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Mr Cameron's resignation statement was carried live on television seen in the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

A woman watching the Brexit vote in The Churchill Tavern reacts as a graph shows the British Pound falling in valueImage source, Reuters
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Those following the financial markets in New York saw the pound tumble as early results came in