Protests emerge across US after Trump win

Major cities in the United States have been rocked by large protests against the election of Donald Trump to the White House.

New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Philadelphia are among the cities which have seen large amounts of people gathering around major streets and buildings in a statement against the alleged racism, sexism and xenophobia espoused by the winner of Tuesday's election.

The Republican romped to victory after a comprehensive defeat of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, in a result that reverberated around the globe and hit financial markets.

Protesters carried signs in Manhattan bearing slogans such as "Not my President" and "She got more votes" - in reference to the likely outcome of Clinton winning the popular vote.

Trump is due to meet outgoing President Barack Obama on Thursday in order to discuss the New York businessman's transition to the Oval Office.

Obama said on Wednesday that the country must unite behind Trump, despite repeatedly stating in the run-up to the election that the was unfit to serve as President.

"We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country," Obama said.