NY Times' Oppel Jr. and Zeleny: "Mr. Obama seemed to have navigated one of the riskiest parts of a weeklong international trip without a noticeable hitch..."
WashPost's Balz: "But the curious turn of events made for an unexpected opening act...demonstrating anew the combination of agility and good fortune that has marked his campaign."
Plus: WSJ says the ongoing talks about U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq appear "to reflect the influence" of Obama.
