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In photos: 'Barack Obama delivers a speech in Prague'

By James Wray Apr 5, 2009, 11:32 GMT

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech near Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic 05 April 2009. Earlier in the day North Korea fired a rocket over Japan on Sunday, defying Washington, Tokyo and other world leaders who suspect the launch was cover for a test of its long-range missile technology. U.S. President Barack Obama warned the move would further isolate the communist nation. EPA/SHAWN THEW

US President Barack Obama (L) and US First Lady Michelle Obama greet a crowd ahead of his public speech in Prague, Czech Republic, 05 April 2009. US President Barack Obama laid out an ambitious plan to rid the world of atomic weapons in Prague, evoking his successful election campaign slogan of 'Yes we Can' to call for world action to face up to the nuclear threat. EPA/Ralf Hirschberger

US President Barack Obama (C) delivers his speech in Prague, Czech Republic, 05 April 2009. US President Barack Obama laid out an ambitious plan to rid the world of atomic weapons in Prague, evoking his successful election campaign slogan of 'Yes we Can' to call for world action to face up to the nuclear threat. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI

US President Barack Obama (C-R) and US First Lady Michelle Obama (C-L) are seen during a welcome ceremony at Prague castle, Czech republic, 05 April 2009. After meeting with Czech President Vaclav Klaus President Obama will attend a summit between the United States and the 27-members of European Union in Prague. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI

US President Barack Obama (R) inspects the guard of honor together with Czech President Vaclav Klaus (C) during a welcome ceremony at Prague castle, Czech Republic, 05 April 2009. After meeting with Czech president Vaclav Klaus President Obama will attend a summit between the United States and the 27-members of European Union in Prague. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI

US President Barack Obama (up) waves to a crowd of supporters just after his public speech in Prague, Czech republic, 05 April 2009. US President Barack Obama laid out an ambitious plan to rid the world of atomic weapons in Prague, evoking his successful election campaign slogan of 'Yes we Can' to call for world action to face up to the nuclear threat. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and First Lady Michelle Obama walk off stage after President Obama delivered a speech near Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic 05 April 2009. Earlier in the day North Korea fired a rocket over Japan on Sunday, defying Washington, Tokyo and other world leaders who suspect the launch was cover for a test of its long-range missile technology. U.S. President Barack Obama warned the move would further isolate the communist nation. EPA/SHAWN THEW

U.S. President Barack Obama (C-R) and First Lady Michelle Obama wave to supporters after delivering a speech near Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic 04 April 2009. Earlier in the day North Korea fired a rocket over Japan, defying Washington, Tokyo and other world leaders who suspect the launch was cover for a test of its long-range missile technology. U.S. President Barack Obama warned the move would further isolate the communist nation. EPA/SHAWN THEW

U.S. President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama prior to delivering a speech near Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic 04 April 2009. Earlier in the day North Korea fired a rocket over Japan, defying Washington, Tokyo and other world leaders who suspect the launch was cover for a test of its long-range missile technology. U.S. President Barack Obama warned the move would further isolate the communist nation. EPA/SHAWN THEW

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with a crowd of supporters just after his public speech in Prague, Czech republic, 05 April 2009. US President Barack Obama laid out an ambitious plan to rid the world of atomic weapons in Prague, evoking his successful election campaign slogan of 'Yes we Can' to call for world action to face up to the nuclear threat. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI