Osama Dead: The World Reacts

Photo Credit: Getty Images Thousands of people poured into the streets outside the White House and in New York City early Monday, waving U.S. flags, cheering and honking horns to celebrate al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden's death. Almost 10 years after the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington that killed nearly 3,000 people, residents found joy, comfort and closure with the death of the mastermind of the plot. For many, it was a historic, long-overdue moment. Following are images from the celebrations and reactions after news of Bin Laden’s death reached the public. Posted 2 May 2011

Pete Souza President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. Please note: a classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured.

Photo Credit: Farooq Naeem | AFP | Getty Images Pictured is the hideout of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is pictured after his death by US Special Forces in a ground operation in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011. When news of the raid reached the media, it set off celebrations around the country and the world.

Photo Credit: Farooq Naeem | AFP | Getty Images Pakistani army soldiers leave the area near the hideout of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after a ground operation by US Special Forces in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011.

Photo Credit: Chris Kleponis | AFP | Getty Images People gather at the White House in Washington DC to celebrate the announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden, May 1 2011.

Photo: Getty Images U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Gamache pays respects to victims of the 9/11 terrorists attacks, at the Pentagon Memorial on May 2, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia.

Photo Credit: Getty Images Kevin Van Orden, whose brother is in the U.S. Army, celebrates outside the World Trade Center site after the death Osama bin Laden was announced.

Photo Credit: Getty Images A man holds a sign outside the World Trade Center site after the death of accused 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was announced.

Photo Credit: Chris Kleponis | AFP | Getty Images People celebrate the announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden at the White House in Washington DC, May 2 2011.

Photo: Ted Kemp for cnbc.com Celebrations by military personnel and their families flood the streets of New York City on the night of the announcement.

Photo Credit: Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images People gather in Times Square May 2, 2011 shortly after President Obama's announcement.

Photo: Bay Ismoyo | AFP | Getty Images US Marines of Regiment Combat Team 1 (RCT 1) watch TV as President Barack Obama announces the death of Osama Bin Laden, at Camp Dwyer in Helmand Province, on May 2, 2011

Photo Credit: Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images People gather in Times Square May 2, 2011 shortly after President Obama's announcement.

Photo Credit: Getty Images Ray Maldonado holds a "We Got Him" sign outside the World Trade Center site after the death of accused 9/11 mastermind was announced.

© 2012 CNBC.com