Howard earns new nickname for support of Bush

Australian Prime Minister John Howard's strong support for US President George W. Bush has earned him a new nickname.

"John Howard, someone was saying he's got a new nickname, Bonsai, because he's a little Bush," outspoken Opposition lawmaker Mark Latham said.

"There aren't so many times when he disagrees with the US and stands up and says you're wrong," Latham said on a television talk show.