Developing: Osama bin Laden's death: Reaction strong to news as it spreads worldwide

Among the reports on global news sources that show reaction to the news:

Wall Street Journal: Visitors outside the White House cheered while the crowd at Ground Zero in New York found a mood that was both somber and celebratory.

Big Peace: The blog reports, via the Associated Press, that former President George W. Bush congratulated Obama and called the death "a victory for America."

BBC News: Compiled a list of political quotes about the death, including this from Sen. John McCain: "I am overjoyed that we finally got the world's top terrorist. The world is a better and more just place now that Osama Bin Laden is no longer in it. I hope the families of the victims of the September 11 attacks will sleep easier tonight and every night hence knowing that justice has been done. "

The New York Times: Quotes from more politicians also include one representing the families of 9-11's Flight 93.

Cleveland.com: The staff of the Plain Dealer compiled reaction from various media sources, including speculation as early as 9:45 p.m. that bin Laden's death would be the topic of Obama's announcement that took place nearly two hours later.

Al Jazeera: The Middle Eastern news outlet has a reporter in Pakistan, and he says the news caught people by surprise - and added that many there considered bin Laden a hero.

VNO7.com: Raw video clips show about a minute's worth of celebrating outside of the White House.

Freep.com: Southeast Michigan reaction includes a comment from the leader of the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.

Detroit News: Metro Detroiters react to bin Laden death