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South Africa: Michelle Obama and daughters meet Nelson Mandela (VIDEO)

The U.S. first lady visited Nelson Mandela’s charity foundation in Johannesburg, where they also met Mandela's wife Graca Machel, the former first lady of Mozambique.

Michelle Obama begins solo Africa tour

JOHANNESBURG — As U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama arrives in southern Africa for her first major solo overseas trip, questions are being asked about her husband's conspicuous absence from the continent.

Why is Washington serenading German Chancellor Angela Merkel?

BERLIN — The Medal of Freedom — and the gushing praise of the chancellor — was less an award for past achievements than a signal of what Washington expects in the future.

Poland to greet Obama with caution

WARSAW — Poland's traditionally pro-American feelings are now tempered by caution and realism.

Prince William and Kate welcome the Obamas to London

The Obamas will spend two nights at the palace as guests of the queen, staying in a six-room suite last used by William and Kate on their wedding night.

Ireland gives Obama a delirious welcome

DUBLIN — Tens of thousands crammed into College Green in Dublin to cheer for Obama, helping no doubt to recast his image as an American with European ancestry.

Obama's London speech: Will he disappoint like Dylan or bring it like The Boss?

LONDON — It is a measure of how the world has changed in recent years that Obama's imminent arrival has produced so little interest.

Obama's hidden war: US and Pakistan together forever

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s government, despite publicly voicing its anger over U.S. drone attacks, appears to be allowing them at a pace that has reached its most frenetic since they began in 2004.

Obama's hidden war: Anger over US drone attacks rises in Pakistan

DATTA KHEL, Pakistan — It was once an oasis of calm. But in 2007, all that changed when Datta Khel became the primary target of unmanned U.S. drones armed with hellfire missiles.

Obama's hidden war: US intensifies drone attacks in Pakistan

MIRAMSHAH — In the remote, weathered hills of North Waziristan, the CIA is conducting a massive bombing campaign.
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