Four American presidents and four un-American presidents walk into a bar...

Four American presidents and four un-American presidents walk into a bar…

Chinese President Xi Xinping began his first visit to the Middle East yesterday. His visits to various countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia should affirm its growing thirst for Middle Eastern petroleum. (Yahoo).

French President Francois Hollande declared an economic “state of emergency” yesterday to address stagnant unemployment in France. His efforts to create jobs may be connected to his promise to not seek reelection in 2017 unless he reduces unemployment. (BBC)

Iranian President Hassan Rohani kicked off the annual World Economic Forum where Iran’s reintegration into the global economy will be discussed. Other topics include the price of oil, the Syrian refugee crisis, and the performance of the Chinese economy. (BBC)

Polish President Andrewzj Duda seemed to bow to the European Commission yesterday. The Commission had launched inquiries into changes in Poland’s laws on top of the Commission’s already harsh criticism of Poland’s new rule of law. (Yahoo)