Obama sets out to reshape US relations in Russia, meet Pope Benedict XVI, make mark in Africa

By BEN FELLER , Associated Press Obama sets out to reshape US relations in Russia, meet the Pope, make a mark in Africa Barry will apologize again. Putin will eat him alive, the Pope will not agree with him on abortion and Africa is where he needs to go back WASHINGTON - Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's birthplace. And when in Rome? Obama will go to the Vatican to see Pope Benedict XVI for their first meeting. Obama's weeklong trip — he leaves Sunday night for Moscow — typifies the pace of his first-year agenda. Capitalizing on his popularity and his party's hold on power in Washington, Obama is... [read full story]                    

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