Photos And Video From Barack Obama's Foreign Tour

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***UPDATE 7/24 AM*** Photos of Barack Obama in Berlin:

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, is welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the chancellery in Berlin Thursday, July 24, 2008. In the background is the the Reichstag that houses the German parliament.

The plane of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama stands on tarmac at Berlin's Tegel airport July 24, 2008.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier pose for photos at the Foreign Ministry in Berlin, Thursday, July 24, 2008.

Supporters cheer as they watch Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., arrive at a hotel in Berlin, Thursday, July 24, 2008.

***UPDATE 7/23 PM*** More photos from Barack Obama's overseas trip:

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U.S. Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., visits the stones of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site,in Jerusalem's Old City, early Thursday, July 24, 2008.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, holds a gift given to him by a woman, who's whose home was struck directly by rocket fire in 2007, in Sderot, Israel, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Sen. Obama visited the house.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, walks with Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem, Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.,views the Eternal Flame in the Hall of Remembrance at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during a meeting in the West bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. senior Palestinian official says Obama has assured Palestinian leaders he'll get involved in the Mideast conflict quickly, if elected U.S. president.

U.S. senator Barack Obama, left, observes some of the 600 photographs of victims of the Holocaust at the Hall Of Names with Yad Vashem Chairman, Avner Shalez on Wednesday July 23, 2008, in Jerusalem, Israel. Obama continued his tour of the middle east with a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, which commemorates the six million Jewish Holocaust victims killed by the Nazis during World War II.

***UPDATE*** 7/22 PM More shots from the candidate's tour of the Middle East

Obama meets with King Abdullah of Jordan

Senators Obama, Reed and Hagel at the press conference this morning

A Palestinian baker in the West Bank city of Ramallah prepares for Obama's visit to the area

***UPDATE*** 7/22 AM

Obama has arrived at Marka Airport in Amman, Jordan today and will hold a press conference shortly after his arrival.

Obama exits his plane at Marka Airport

Obama with Senator Jack Reed

Obama meets with several aides on the runway

Earlier in the day, Obama met with Maamoun Sami Rashid al-Alwani, governor of Iraq's Anbar province

Also released today was the following image of Obama meeting General David Petraeus on the runway at Baghdad International Airport yesterday

***UPDATE*** 7/21

Barack's been busy. Since arriving in Iraq on Sunday, he's already met with the president and the prime minister of Iraq, as well as top U.S. commander in Iraq General David Petraeus and U.S. ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker. Obama has spoken positively of the meetings and following his meeting with Prime Minister Maliki, a spokesman for the Iraqi government said that officials in the country share the candidate's hope that U.S. combat forces could leave by 2010.

Obama arrives at the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Monday for a meeting with the prime minister and other officials

Obama with Prime Minister Maliki

A video of the meeting

Obama with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani

Obama leaves the office of the prime minister

Obama with Ryan Crocker and Senator Chuck Hagel

Obama with General David Petraeus

Obama rides in a helicopter with Senator Hagel and General Petraeus

***UPDATE*** 7/19 Obama had breakfast with U.S. troops in Afghanistan and shot some hoops with them.

[WATCH]

Barack Obama kicked off his overseas trip this week with a visit to Camp Arifjan in Kuwait before heading to Afghanistan to meet with U.S. troops and Afghan officials. Here are photos and video from Obama's first two stops:

In this photo released Saturday, July 19, 2008, by the the U.S. Army, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., poses with SPC Lakeisha Willingham, 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), after a shoot-around game of basketball at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Friday, July 18, 2008, during a Congressional Delegation visit.

In this photo released Saturday, July 19, 2008, by the the U.S. Army, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shakes hands with service members at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Friday, July 18, 2008, during a Congressional Delegation visit.

In this photo released Saturday, July 19, 2008, by the the U.S. Army, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Friday, July 18, during a Congressional Delegation visit.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) meets with troops in Kuwait, in this frame grab taken on July 18, 2008 and released on July 19. After leaving Kuwait, Obama met the commander of U.S. troops in eastern Afghanistan Saturday to talk about the war he says is not getting enough attention from the Bush administration.

In this photo released Saturday, July 19, 2008, by the the U.S. Army, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., waves as he leaves the gym after talking to service members at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Friday, July 18, during a Congressional Delegation visit.

Obama In Afghanistan

U.S. Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama (L) stands with Gul Agha Shirzai, the governor of Nangarhar province, in the city of Jalalabad east of Kabul July 19, 2008. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama met the commander of U.S. troops in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday to talk about the war he says is not getting enough attention from the Bush administration

In this photo released Saturday, July 19, 2008, by the the U.S. Army, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., gets help from service members wishing U.S. ARCENT a happy 90th birthday at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Friday, July 18, during a Congressional Delegation visit.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (3rd R) poses for a photo at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan July 19, 2008. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama met the commander of U.S. troops in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday to talk about the war he says is not getting enough attention from the Bush administration.

In this photo released Saturday, July 19, 2008, by the the U.S. Army, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., listens as Maj. Gen. Charles A Anderson, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Central Command explains the differences between Humvee's at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Friday, July 18, during a Congressional Delegation

In this photo released Saturday, July 19, 2008, by the the U.S. Army, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., signs memorabilia for service members at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Friday, July 18, during a Congressional Delegation visit.

Comments

[Countdown09]

I am so proud !! I don't ever recall seeing so many smiles on faces of foreign leaders. O is a hit!! The body language and smiles in these photo's tell the story.

[cathleen]

PRESIDENTIAL INDEED!

Now if he will only call for ACCOUNTABILITY in regard to the Bush administration long list of crimes...he would wrap it up!

[daeguboog]

What crimes? Would you mind enumerating them along with your proof of these crimes?

[amazinggrace]

Fired up........­..........­......Read­y to GO........­..........­..........­..........­..........­.....

Obama '08

[Okieborn]

America will have a "GREAT" President starting in 09 if we do it right this time !!
Sen. Barack Obama for President of these Great United States !!

[Twentylaws]

McCain served as a POW, served a couple decades in Congress, and yet with all his accomplishments was reduced to a photo op in front of a German restaurant in Ohio of perhaps 30 people or so...while Obama who has never served in the military, let alone been a war hero, who served very little time in the Senate spent this afternoon in front of a German crowd of 200,000 plus the world online, tv, etc. I guess the PERCEPTION of being a candidate that gives a damn far outweighs one's accomplishments.

[DAVESEAN]

OBAMA IS REALLY A CAUSE TO BELIEVE IN HOPE AGAIN
THE AUDACITY OF HOPE
INTERNATIONAL LEADERS HAVE CUT OBAMANIA
KING OF JORDAN DRIVING HIM AROUND
WOW.......THE TROOPS LOVED HIM MOST

[Leonard]

Yes they do indeed...I know firsthand of what you speak .

103 more days until the election!!!!

[vshdst]

finally an intelligent thoughtful man representing our country. O bama is soooo ready to be POTUS.

[daeguboog]

The great Black hope?

[NotMcCain]

Great photos. I love the feeling of happiness and engagement that he--and everyone around him--bring to each picture. There's a genuine joyfulness among these world leaders as they interact with him.

From his obvious rapport with Petraeus (and clear comfort as future CoC)...to al-Maliki's endorsement of Obama's timetable...to King Abdulluh coming back just to meet with him (and then personally driving him to the airport)...to Peres' heartfelt endorsement of him as a candidate and a great man....it's been an amazing week.

Hope? You bet these leaders (finally) have hope!

Obama/Reed '08 (counting the days)

[PumaJ]

This man just must become our next president. He looks genuinely as comfortable hangin' out with the troops shooting hoops as he does having a conversation with heads of state, and as genuinely comfortable as he was when listening to my 7 y.o. grandson tell him a "knock-knock" joke.

[biglith]

Folks everywhere look up to him because he's tall and because he commands respect.

[TchoupitoulasCanal]

Alright....I'll vote for the man, but only when he tells me how his clothes remain wrinkle-free right out of the suitcase.....with no dingies!

[MPeter]

Good observation...lol.

[daeguboog]

Pretty easy actually, if you have millions in campaign funds you an afford a personal valet!

[AnnieinOR]

thanks for all the great photos and videos here

[VOTER]

You just beat me to it.

I agree. Thank you so much.

Now on to Berlin!

[DonDavis]

Obama Satirized as a 'Jew' by Jordanian Magazine, 'The New Ammaner'
http://satiricalpolitical.com/?p=2184

[gbht12]

I didn't even look at the color of the skin of the people in the pictures. You have a long way to go.
I'm just saying look at the expressions on the faces of the people in the crowd. They want CHANGE as much as we do in the states.

He is being received extremely well. After Bush/McCain , they are hoping that America makes the right decision to get the world moving in a positive direction.

He looks great in these pictures.

[daeguboog]

Bush/MCCain? When were Bush and McCain on a ticket together?

[ZimboChick]

i have an honest question that has been bugging me all day. What is the ratio of black people to white people in America and secondly why are these army people mostly black? I could be reading too much into these pictures but if someone could educate me I would be grateful.

[Ori]

good question.

[Vige]

African Americans comprise the United States' largest racial minority, accounting for 12.1 percent of the total population in 2000. This population is concentrated largely in the southern states and urban areas.

WASHINGTON - Fewer African-Americans are joining the Army, a trend likely to make it harder to keep the all-volunteer military at full strength.

The percentage of African-Americans among all those who signed up for active-duty Army service fell from 24 percent in 2000 to 14 percent in 2005, according to Army statistics. That's the lowest percentage since 1973, when the draft ended and the all-volunteer military began, say David R. Segal and Mady Wechsler Segal, sociologists with the University of Maryland's Center for Research on Military Organization.

I can offer some statistics. My speculation for one reason is it gives them opportunities to gain training and education that they would not otherwise have available to them. In a time of war you also have to consider they truly care about their country because the chance of deployment to a war zone is very high.

[ZimboChick]

I would say those statistics sound and look suspect to me at this point and I have to wonder - why do they have to go in the army to get an education? Do the rest of the citizens have to go through this? By Jove I would say Kanye West was right. Anyhooo thank you for the info

[waynesmyer]

Because the "new "U.S.Army and U.S. Marines(circa 1950's) were the first to offer Blacks an equal opportunity at a level playing field. The Navy still shows some racial discriminatio,n! W. Smyer, Army vet

[NotMcCain]

I think the reason is worse than this--that the enlisted people come largely from minorities and poor who otherwise have less economic options in their lives.

A Republican I know was a bit shocked (and somewhat turned off) by all the black troops. I guess when they talk about how much they "honor our troops and their brave service and sacrifice for our country" they're picturing John Wayne.

I'm glad this week has given a face to the -real- Army, because we really should honor -their- service.

[Ceasar]

The Army is a great way for blacks to get out of their low socioeconmic sitution, so they are actively recruited. A career in the military is an excellent option for anyone of any color who does not have a lot of money or options, but is good at following orders. The only part that's unfortunate is the whole call of duty thing! Many people go into for the benefits, but you do have to fight when duty calls. . . Anyway, for many poor blacks, most of whom I assume don't enjoy the ghetto life they lead, it's their ONLY way out and a wonderful option I think. If you serve in the military, you're basically taken care of the rest of your life if you play your cards right. I live in a highly military section of the country btw with family working at the local VA, so I see a lot of what the military has to offer.

[Keith52]

I guarantee you won't see these shots on FOX. LOOK at those soldiers. They look thrilled to see him. Contrast that with the strained looks on the faces of the "background" soldiers when Bush or McCain or Cheney put together a photo op crowd. OK. Let's see... Our Allies like him, Afghanistan leaders like him, Iraqi leader likes him, even our "enemies" would talk to him and maybe listen.... If this guy doesn't get elected we are in serious trouble regarding the average IQ in America.

[Twentylaws]

I believe this election cycle we will see just how much we have evolved in race relations in America. It amazes me how Obama could be sooo popular and millions around the world want to see him as our President that the polls show him with only a 6 point lead over McCain.

It is my hope when Obama take office that the Dems continue to bring to justice all the war criminals of the Bush Administration. Can you imagine the tv daily coverage of the war tribunal?

[RuthlessDictator]

A 6pt lead over McCain is total BS. I don't even KNOW anyone who is for McCain.

[daeguboog]

Sounds like you are reading a lot into the expressions on someones faces. More likely they are just happy to have some time off from work. I no when I was in (20 years in the Army) that I was happy any time I got to go to one of these things to get a hour or two off from work!

Also, how do you know who likes him? Just because foreign leaders are cordial to someone who has a very good possibility of becoming the president of the only superpower left in the world, a country that directly affects their own countries does not meen they "like him".

What does Obama getting elected or not have to do with the average IQ (of what people, dogs, horses) in America?

[WasteNJ]

Great shots, Obama looks like he's on vacation! Everybody else in every shot looks thrilled to be hanging with him. Petraeus looks like he's sharing a good Bush joke with Obama in the Helo. This is poison for the GOP and would make great footy for Dem ads.

And man, the sure know how to build a chair in Anbar, am I right?