Scattered protests across US but no widespread unrest

People march on the night of the election in Seattle, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Picture: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Scattered protests took place from Washington DC to Washington state in the hours after polls closed in the US elections, but there were no signs of widespread unrest or violence.
The outcome of the hard-fought contest for the presidency remained undecided on Wednesday, stirring worries that prolonged uncertainty could spark conflict.