Obama heads home after “pretty good week” overseas

BRISBANE, Australia — President Barack Obama Sunday (Monday in Manila) wrapped up what was arguably the best week he’s had in years. Then he had to go home.

Stung by low approval and the loss of the Senate to the Republicans, Obama enjoyed a surprisingly successful weeklong trip to China, Myanmar and Australia. He secured the first commitment by China to control its greenhouse-gas emissions, broke a trade impasse with India and persuaded other nations to help fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa. And he was greeted warmly throughout.