Simon Marks
No strike on Syria if Assad follows through with Russia deal
President Obama has today guaranteed that he will not launch a strike on Syria if the Assad regime follows through on a diplomatic deal brokered by the Russians. Audio
Obama has mountain to climb to green light a Syria strike
President Obama faces a critical test of his leadership this week as he continues to urge the US Congress to give him approval to launch a military strike on Syria. Audio
World leaders divided on mility strike on Syria
The US has hit out against Russia, accusing it of holding the United Nations Security Council hostage. Audio
John Kerry speaks in senate on Syria after Putin softens stance
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is not ruling out backing military action against Syria. Audio
Evidence of Sarin in Syria as Obama delays strike
The United States says it has evidence that the deadly nerve gas sarin has been used in attacks on the Syrian people. Audio
US may go it alone against Syria
The US is hinting it could go it alone in taking military action against Syria. Audio
US Correspondent - Simon Marks
US Correspondent, Simon Marks, discusses news from the US including the US response to the chemical attacks in Syria. Audio
UN inspectors fired at in Syria
The United Nations inspectors have made it to the site of the fatal gas attacks in Syria after initially being shot at by snipers. Audio
Syria says UN can go in but White House critical of delay
The Syrian Government says it will allow the United Nations to inspect the sites of alleged gas attacks on the outskirts of the capital, Damascus. Audio
Hearing for three Oklahoma teenagers accused of killing jogger
One of the three Oklahoma teenagers accused of killing a passing jogger out of boredom broke down in tears in court today saying he had pulled the trigger. Audio
US considers a tougher stance on Egypt
The United States is considering calling off a major military exercise with the Egypt in the wake of the latest bloodshed there. Audio
US moves to reduce huge prison population
The US government has unveiled major changes to the country's justice system aimed at bypassing tough mandatory prison terms and reducing its huge prison population. Audio
Snowden granted one year asylum in Russia
The US whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has left Moscow airport after being granted a one-year asylum by Russia. Audio
White House declassifies security briefing papers
The Obama administration has de-classified key briefing papers which show how the National Security Agency collected the metadata of millions of American phone calls. Audio
Bradley Manning found not guilty of aiding the enemy
The US soldier accused of leaking hundreds of thousands of secret documents to the Wikileaks website, Bradley Manning, has been found not guilty of aiding the enemy. Audio
US hacking fraud prosecution case launched
More now on what American prosecutors are calling the country's largest ever hacking and data breach case. Audio
Royal fans in the US celebrate baby news
To the US now, where President Obama and his wife Michelle led the celebrations of the birth of the Prince of Cambridge. Audio
Most serious charge facing wikileaker Bradley Manning stays
A military judge has refused to dismiss the most serious charge facing Bradley Manning, the US soldier who leaked thousands of secret documents. Audio
Cuba admits being behind the stash of weapons
Cuba has admitted being behind a stash of weapons found on board a North Korean ship seized in the Panama Canal. Audio
Washington correspondent on Edward Snowden applying for asylum
US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has accused President Barack Obama of denying him his right to asylum. Audio
