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U.S. President Obama meets with Australian Prime Minister in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd in the Oval office of the White House in Washington on March 24, 2009. (UPI PhotoGary Fabiano/Pool)

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“ That will provide the Australian government at the time with a better position to assess the level of global action on climate change, ”
Australia's emissions trading postponed
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“ All Australians would make the president and (first lady) Michelle (Obama) and the family, if they happen to be with them, really welcome, ”
Aussie PM's plane has mechanical problem
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“ It's a huge sense of frustration, which is: You push as hard as you can, you give it everything you've got, to produce the biggest outcome for Australia possible, ”
Protesters attempt Newcastle coal disrupt
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“ Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat and a serious challenge to Australia's security interests. That threat is not diminishing. ”
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“ Prior to the rise of jihadist terrorism, Australia was not a specific target. Now Australia is, ”
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