As the opening act of Obama’s fledgling presidency unfolded, the country — and the
world — kept a close eye on the 44th
president’s every important move.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and President Obama share an awkward visit in the Oval Office. The British press sense Brown’s visit is getting low-key treatment from Washington and conclude that the prime minister is on the receiving end of a snub. Obama later calls Brown to assure him that is not the case.