Obama Postpones Indonesia, Australia Trip Until June -- Voice of America
U.S. President Barack Obama has postponed his trip to Indonesia and Australia until June. The president had been scheduled to leave on Sunday, 21 March, but will remain in Washington to help push his health care reform plan through Congress.
With the centerpiece of President Obama's domestic agenda at a crucial stage in the legislative process, Mr. Obama has decided his trip to the Asia-Pacific region will have to wait.
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MIDDLE EAST
Putin: Iran's nuclear plant launch set for summer.
Gaza rocket kills Thai farm worker in Israel. Israel vows to respond to Kassam hit.
Iraq's election adds to sectarian divide.
Iran offers to exchange low-grade uranium but on Iranian territory.
Israel lifts restrictions on Palestinians as violence subsides.
ASIA
Report: North Korean executed over currency reform.
Thai PM says he's open to talks with protesters. Thai PM says he's open to talks with protesters.
Tehran accused of arming Taleban with weapons and explosives.
McChrystal reports on progress in Afghanistan.
AFRICA
African Union acts against Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina.
Nominees for Nigeria's Cabinet expected next week. Nigeria's acting President Goodluck Jonathan fires predecessor's cabinet.
Somali pirates attempt attack on Dutch warship.
Suspicion of arson at royal tombs fuels deadly clashes in Uganda.
Sudan and Darfur rebel group sign cease-fire.
EUROPE
Turkish PM threatens to expel 100,000 Armenians over genocide vote.
Merkel supports eurozone 'red card'.
Bavarian bishops pray for abuse victims.
Greek PM: need firmer rescue plan from eurozone.
Clinton in Russia to push arms talks toward deal.
EU urges Georgia not to aggravate Russia tensions.
BasquegGroup killed officer in shootout, France says.
Poland convicts 3 men in theft of Auschwitz sign.
AMERICAS
Court OKs ex-Guatemalan leader's extradition to US.
Haiti says it needs $11.5 billion to rebuild after earthquake.
US Lawmakers struggle to finish health overhaul bill.
Mexican government struggles to contain drug war violence.
Janet Napolitano halts funding for virtual border fence.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Former CIA counter-terrorism officer explains how he ignited a controversy over waterboarding.
Chicago man pleads guilty to terror plots.
Purported al-Awlaki message calls for jihad against U.S.
Al Qaeda websites present growing threat, FBI's Mueller warns.
'Jihad Jane' due in Federal Court in PA.
McChrystal: Goal is to capture bin Laden alive.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Economic growth seen slowing this summer.
Porsche takes top spot in dependability study.
Australia warns China on Rio Tinto 'spying' trial.
FedEx profit rises, raises full-year forecast.
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