A glance at Obama's overseas itinerary

Monday, Jul 6, 2009 17:15 PDT

By The Associated Press

A glance at President Barack Obama's itinerary for his overseas trip:

THURSDAY, JULY 9, IN ITALY

--Attends bilateral meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil.

--Attends meetings of G-8 plus China, India, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil and Egypt.

--Attends working lunch of G-8 and other countries.

--Attends world trade discussion.

--Attends Major Economies Forum discussion; makes statement to reporters.

--Attends G-8 Dinner.

FRIDAY, JULY 10, IN ITALY

--Attends G-8 breakfast with African countries.

--Attends G-8 session with African countries.

--Attends bilateral meeting with South Africa.

--Holds a news conference.

--Meets with Pope Benedict XVI.

SATURDAY, JULY 11, IN GHANA

--Meets with President John Atta Mills.

--Speaks to Parliament.

--Tours Cape Coast castle.

--Departs for United States.

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