THE decision of Barack Obama to put off his visit to Indonesia and Australia a second time - this time by three months - provides a valuable insight into how this dysfunctional White House operates.The newspaper also considers the postponement as ammunition to resist pressure to help out by sending more Australian troops to Afghanistan. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, on the other hand, seems to understand why Obama canceled his trip.
If any proof were needed that US foreign policy, especially in the Pacific, is far down the list of priorities for Obama and his team then here it is.
George W. Bush ignored the region, say his detractors. What about Obama? The Australian
Now, for the reason why the newspaper feels so hurt--it's owned by News Corporation, Fox News' parent:
For "alleged bias?" I guess News Corporation's journalism is the same around the world.
BARACK Obama has taken his battle for US health reform into enemy territory for the White House with a strained interview on Fox News.
The US President was testy and at times showed his impatience yesterday as he was repeatedly interrupted by interviewer Bret Baier while trying to push the case for overhauling US healthcare.
The White House hopes a year-long debate over laws to extend health insurance to millions of Americans with no cover is close to the finishing line this week, with a vote expected in congress.
Mr Obama's decision to go on Fox News - owned by News Corporation, parent company of The Australian - is something of a surprise as administration officials have slammed the network for alleged bias. Read more
