President heads out on four-nation tour to convince allies Both the sinking of a ferry full of high schoolers in South Korea and the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 have occupied those countries ' leaders in recent weeks . the U.S. is focused on them . The president will visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy, France, Germany, Britain and Canada in his first trip abroad since taking office last year. Obama likely to express support for families of victims from Korean ferry disaster . President not expected to criticize Malaysia over handling of Flight 370 disappearance .
President heads out on four-nation tour to convince allies the U.S. is focused on them . The president will visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy, France, Germany, Britain and Canada in his first trip abroad since taking office last year. Obama likely to express support for families of victims from Korean ferry disaster . President not expected to criticize Malaysia over handling of Flight 370 disappearance .