Barack Obama's
trip to Oslo to pick up his Nobel peace award is in danger of being
overshadowed by a row over the cancellation of a series of events
normally attended by the prizewinner.
Norwegians are incensed over what they view as his shabby response to the prize by cutting short his visit.
The
White House has cancelled many of the events peace prize laureates
traditionally submit to, including a dinner with the Norwegian Nobel
committee, a press conference, a television interview, appearances at a
children's event promoting peace and a music concert, as well as a
visit to an exhibition in his honour at the Nobel peace centre.
He has also turned down a lunch invitation from the King of Norway.