Barack Obama's brother weds in a simple ceremony

The US President's brother has got married to a care worker in Oxford - and received a personal phone call of congratulation from elder sibling Barack.
Although his brother is one of the world's most powerful men, Ben Obama opted for simple surroundings when he wed care worker Lily Achoch at the Oxford registry office.
Shortly before the ceremony, Ben, 42, took the President's call on his mobile phone from Washington DC

He said: 'It was great hearing him because Barack's the most important politician in the world and is naturally extremely busy.

'But he took time out for family matters, wishing me and Lily hearty congratulations. He told me he was looking forward to meeting her and that will happen soon
Ben is president Barack's half brothers and ben's mother kezia obama is barack's step-mother