Simon Marks
Impeachment trial of US President to begin in Washington
Let's head to Washington now where the impeachment trial of US President Donald trump is set to begin in just under two hours from now. President Trump is charged with abuse of power related to his… Audio
US pro-gun campaigners gather in Virginia
US Pro-gun campaigners are gathering in Richmond for a rally that the Virginia authorities fear could turn violent. .
State governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency ahead of the protest… Audio
Iraq wants all foreign troops to leave
Iraqi MPs have passed a resolution calling for foreign military to leave the country, amid a growing backlash against the US killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike at Baghdad… Audio
2019 in review: Donald Trump's wild year
Next year will be a year of intense political drama in the United States.
Donald Trump hopes to make history by becoming the first impeached President ever to win re-election.
Americans go to the… Audio
Donald Trump defiant after impeachment
Donald Trump has officially been impeached by the House of Representatives.
Mr Trump faced two charges - abusing his power and obstructing Congress.
Nearly all Democrats voted for the charges and… Audio
Trump impeached: How it happened
President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for his trial in the Senate next month on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
The White House… Audio
Donald Trump's impeachment set to go ahead
The House of Representatives is set to impeach president Donald Trump in the next few hours.
Mr Trump will be the third president in US history to be impeached. Democrats have brought two Articles of… Audio
Donald Trump lashes out at public impeachment hearings
President Trump has reacted negatively to confirmation public impeachment hearings will start next week.
At a rally in Louisianna hours President Trump had this to say:
"Corrupt politicans... and… Audio
Democrats make significant gains in US local elections
In America the Democrats have made significant gains in local elections held in several states on Tuesday.
Latest projections suggest they've taken control of the state legislature in Virginia… Audio
United States to withdraw from Paris Climate Accord next year
The United States has officially notified the United Nations that it will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord in a year's time, 4 November 2020.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted that the US… Audio
Russia weighs in on Turkey's invasion of Syria
Russia has called Turkey's invasion into Northern Syria unacceptable and warned it would not allow clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces. The comments came from Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian… Audio
Confusion between Pres Trump and officials over Middle East
As President Trump vows to pull back from military involvement in the Middle East, his Republican allies are condemning him for abandoning allies and emboldening regional enemies. In a tweet Mr Trump… Audio
Second Trump whistleblower comes forward
To the US now where a second whistleblower has come forward in the impeachment case against President Donald Trump. The attorney representing both whistleblowers says the second whistleblower is an… Audio
US president wants other countries to investigate his rivals
President Trump has publicly called on China to investigate his political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden Audio
Trump attacks the democrats over impeachment inquiry
The Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has been speaking to media about the impeachment inquiry into U.S President Donald Trump. At the centre of the political storm is allegations by a whistleblower… Audio
U.S President Donald Trump attacks whistleblower on Twitter
U.S President Donald Trump has suggested the Congressman leading the impeachment inquiry against him should be arrested for treason. Without supplying any evidence Mr Trump accused Adam Schiff of… Audio
Whistleblower's complaint against Pres Trump released
The whistleblower's complaint at the centre of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump has been declassified and released. In the seven-page complaint, the whistleblower says Mr Trump… Audio
US whistleblower's letter claims White House cover up
Let's begin in the US where a whistleblower complaint against the US president has accused Senior White House officials of a cover up. The whistleblower's letter was released a few hours ago and it… Audio
Trump releases memo at centre of impeachment proceedings
US President Donald Trump has called the Democrat's impeachment proceedings against him the biggest witch hunt in history. The President is accused of violating the constitution during a call with the… Audio
Trump releases transcripts that prove he violated law
Let's begin in the US where the White House has released details of a phone call between President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart that has triggered an impeachment inquiry. Mr Trump had promised… Audio
