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

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Young German activists held a pro-EU rally

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Stocks fell across Europe, including here in Warsaw

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The financial fallout from the Brexit vote was also watched closely in Hong Kong

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Brexit dominated the evening headlines in Tokyo

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US presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who is visiting Scotland, welcomed the Brexit vote

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European Council President Donald Tusk told journalists the decision of the British people must be implemented as soon as possible

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Chinese shares slumped as investors reacted to the UK vote

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Brokers watched as German stocks fell

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Mr Cameron's resignation statement was carried live on television seen in the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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Those following the financial markets in New York saw the pound tumble as early results came in