Obama calls off Australia trip
By IANSFriday, June 4, 2010
SYDNEY - US President Barack Obama has postponed his visit to Australia and Indonesia due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has caused an environmental disaster.
Obama telephoned Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Indonesian President S.B. Yodhoyono, expressing his deep regret over his decision, The Age reported Friday.
The devastating oil leak began April 20, and British Petroleum has been trying to shut the flow without success.
YOUR VIEW POINT
