Protesters hijacked April Fools Day, spinning it into “Financial Fools Day” in London where President Barack Obama and other world leaders are attending the G20 summit.

BRITAIN-POLITICS/Meanwhile back at the Palace, Obama and wife Michelle are invited for tea with the Queen. Will the first lady’s curtsy meet muster?

A little detente is in the air. The United States and Russia saying they will pursue a new deal to cut nuclear warheads as the former Cold War rivals try to rebuild relations after the recent chill.

No Joke ahead:

– Beware the computer Conficker worm on the loose

– Another Obama Cabinet pick, another tax problem (Kathleen Sebelius for health and human services secretary)

–U.S. dropping all charges against former Senator Ted Stevens

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Photo credit: Reuters/Suzanne Plunkett (Queen Elizabeth leaving palace in December)