Deal near on more US military access in Australia [View All]

[The Northerner]

Source: Associated Press

(09-15) 10:32 PDT SAN FRANCISCO, (AP) -- American and Australian leaders are nearing an agreement to allow the U.S. to expand its military presence in Australia.

U.S. defense officials say the deal would let the United States position equipment there and increase U.S. access to Australian military bases.

The two nations would conduct more joint exercises as the U.S. and its allies maneuver to counter an increasingly assertive China.

The arrangement is expected to be a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's visit to Australia later this year.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/09/15/national/a103212D55.DTL

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Yep, that'll certainly boost the US's popularity in Australia.

It certainly worked wonders in other countries. :sarcasm: :puke: