Ms Merkel, 64, played host to former US president Barack Obama in Berlin today - and the pair were spotted in a warm embrace after a meeting at the German Chancellery. A year later, the former Democratic Party leader told a crowd in Berlin of the 'outstanding work' across the world Ms Merkel had undertaken. Obama and Ms Merkel share a laugh during their meeting today. US ambassador Richard Grenell said the cuts were a 'worrisome signal', while President Trump repeatedly accused Germany of freeloading on US military might. But Ms Merkel rejected the criticism, saying Germany will not cut foreign aid to raise military spending.

Source: Daily Mail April 05, 2019 16:38 UTC