LONDON (AP) — President Barack Obama embarked on his Europe trip Tuesday, with a hefty economic and national security agenda for his first journey across the Atlantic since taking office two months ago. The president and first lady Michelle Obama arrived in London Tuesday night local time. First up for the president was a summit of the world’s economic powers to address the global financial meltdown. Obama planned to meet with leaders of Britain, Russia and China — major players in the U.S. financial system. He also scheduled meetings with leaders of India and South Korea while in London. During his eight-day, five-country trip, Obama is scheduled to meet with European leaders who split with the United States over the war in Iraq.–Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at news@lsureveille.com
Obama arrives in London, meets with leaders
March 31, 2009
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave as they walk down the steps from Air Force One Tuesday at Stansted Airport.