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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former US President Barack Obama were allies in office. But not from day one.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel describes her dealings with world leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during her 16 years in power in her new memoir, which comes as her legacy is under fire in light of today's crises.

Barack Obama praised Angela Merkel for being "all about the facts" as the two former leaders reunited in Washington on Monday at an event centered around the former German chancellor's new memoir. Obama described Merkel as friendly but reserved at the sold-out event at the Anthem for the former chancellor's 700-plus-page book,

Dr Merkel forged a tight relationship with Mr Obama during his eight years in the White House. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former U.S. President Barack Obama, close political allies when they were both in office, reunited in Washington on Monday for an event to launch her memoir in the United States.