Obama seems everywhere as he takes global stage: LONDON – He talked nuclear threats with Russia’s president and gave an iPod to the queen. And that was only the beginning. It was an eventful first day on the world stage for President Barack Obama, launching new arms control talks, placing China ties on fresh footing and calming fears about the ailing U.S. economy — seemingly everywhere, relaxed and smiling all the while. While wife Michelle attracted breathless attention with every stop, fashionable outfit and sip of tea. — [ MORE ]

Michelle Obama Works Her Magic Abroad

Laura Dixon: Protocol seems to be dispensed with when the Obamas come to town. — Michelle Obama and the Queen slipped their arms around each other towards the end of a reception at Buckingham Palace held in honour of the G20 leaders and their wives. The US President and his wife appeared very relaxed in the company of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh from the start. By the end of the evening, the two women were standing side by side and appeared to be chatting about their height difference. As they moved closer and continued to chat, the Queen put her hand on the back of Mrs Obama, who did the same for a few moments. Before she departed, the Mrs Obama told the Queen: “I really enjoyed our meeting.” — [ MORE ]

10 Downing Dinner | Buckingham Palace

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