Personal, strategic goals spark Obama’s fourth visit to Asia

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

• Two children look Saturday at a wall painting in Yangon, Myanmar, created by graffiti artists to welcome President Barack Obama. Obama will visit Myanmar on Monday, in a first for a sitting U.S. president. White House officials on Thursday said he will use his visit “to lock down progre...

BANGKOK—For President Barack Obama, expanding U.S. influence in Asia is more than just countering China or opening up new markets to American businesses. It’s also about building his legacy.

Fresh off re-election, Obama will make a significant investment in that effort dur...

Published: 11/18/2012