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Obama Arrives in Italy for G8

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(Newser) – President Obama arrived this morning in Rome ahead of his first G8 summit. Obama is meeting privately with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and PM Silvio Berlusconi before traveling to L'Aquila, the earthquake-ravaged town that is hosting the international confab. The coming three days' talks will focus on climate change, foreign aid, Iran, and trade, reports the AP.

Obama has not planned a major speech for his visit to Italy, and the White House has dampened expectations of a breakthrough on climate change at the negotiating table. The most compelling moment of his trip may come on Friday, when the president has an audience with Pope Benedict XVI. Italy is the second stop on Obama's summer tour; he will travel to Ghana Friday night.

Barack and Michelle Obama pose for a photo with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and his wife at the Quirinale Palace in Rome today. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit in L'Aquila.
Barack and Michelle Obama pose for a photo with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and his wife at the Quirinale Palace in Rome today. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit in L'Aquila.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive in Pratica di Mare military airport on the outskirts of Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit in L'Aquila from July 8 to July 10.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive in Pratica di Mare military airport on the outskirts of Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit in L'Aquila...   (AP Photo/Mauro Scrobogna, LaPresse)
President Barack Obama is greeted by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano at the Quirinale Palace, Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009.
President Barack Obama is greeted by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano at the Quirinale Palace, Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
President Barack Obama meets with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano at the Quirinale Palace, Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit in L'Aquila from July 8 to July 10.
President Barack Obama meets with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano at the Quirinale Palace, Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Obama is in Italy to attend the G8 summit in L'Aquila from July 8 to July...   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
Barack and Michelle Obama arrive in Pratica di Mare military airport on the outskirts of Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009.
Barack and Michelle Obama arrive in Pratica di Mare military airport on the outskirts of Rome, Wednesday, July 8, 2009.   (AP Photo/Mauro Scrobogna, LaPresse)
Barack Obama and Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi during a summit in Prague last April.
Barack Obama and Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi during a summit in Prague last April.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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DarkFrancis
Jul 8, 09 5:46 AM CDT
What a terrible place to host the summit. Reply
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