Obama, in London, meets Brown, Blair
LONDON - Presidential contender Barack Obama was meeting Saturday with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the last leg of his European and Middle Eastern tour.
Ahead of the Bell: Nasdaq Stock MarketThe Democratic hopeful appeared relaxed as he strolled down to the prime minister's office at 10 Downing St., pausing briefly to shake the hand of a somewhat startled police officer standing near the door.
He turned to television cameras, smiled, waved and said "Hello," before walking into Number 10. Brown greeted him just inside the door.
Pooled television images showed Brown offering Obama a chair on the Downing Street terrace before the pair settled down for two hours of talks.
Obama is expected to speak with Brown about the war in Iraq and about strengthening ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.
He met earlier with former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is now serving as a Middle East envoy.
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