Simon Marks
Obama calls for Bush-era tax cuts
President Obama has been laying out some of his tax policy ahead of November's presidential election. In his White House address, Mr Obama argued tax cuts for higher earners, put in place by his… Audio
President Assad accuses US of trying to destabilise Syria
In a rare interview with a western televison channel, President Bashar al-Assad, has accused the US of offering political support to "gangs" in Syria to try and destabilise the country. Audio
GSK fined billions for misconduct
The drug giant GlaxoSmithKline has been hit with 3 billion dollars in fines, in what's being called the largest healthcare fraud settlement in American history. Audio
Twelve died in extreme US weather
States of emergency have been declared in four US states and Washington DC after violent storms left millions of households without power during an extreme heatwave Audio
Obama's signature healthcare law upheld
To the United States, where its highest court has narrowly upheld President Obama's signature healthcare law - which requires most Americans to get insurance by 2014 or face a fine. Audio
Obama healthcare scheme wins court approval
The United States Supreme Court has delivered President Barack Obama a major political victory by upholding his package of health care reform. Audio
Republicans and Democrats claim victory
The US Supreme Court has upheld the main provision of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants, but has struck down three other key parts of the law - which had been challenged by President Obama. Audio
Vote to hold US attorney-general in contempt
A congressional panel has voted to charge the United States attorney-general, Eric Holder, with contempt of congress for refusing to hand over critical documents about a botched gun-running… Audio
US correspondent on NZ being criticised in report
More now on New Zealand's record on using forced foreign labour on fishing boats, and sex trafficking, which has been criticised in a US State Department report as modern-day slavery. Audio
Obama and Romney lay out economic visions
President Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney have delivered duelling back-to-back speeches on the country's economic recovery. Audio
Syrian govt says rebels are responsible for Houla killings
The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Russia's policy toward Syria will contribute to a potential civil war. Audio
Romney seals nomination to challenge
To the US now, where Mitt Romney has clinched the Republican Party's White House nomination after winning the Texas primary. Audio
G8 leaders urged to act to protect Eurozone
Share and oil prices around the world are falling as the economic news out of Europe continues to worsen. Audio
Reaction to Obama's gay marriage stance
To the US now, where many are describing Barack Obama's politically charged statement that he supports gay marriage as gift to his right-wing rival Mitt Romney. Audio
USA foils al-qaeda bomb plot
US officials say they've thwarted a terrorist plot by al-qaeda to blow up a plane using an upgraded version of the 2009 "underwear bomb". Audio
Diplomatic tension increases over Guangcheng asylum
Hilary Clinton's diplomatic dilemma in China is deepening by the hour. Audio
Washington State Dept defends stance over Chinese activist
The prominent Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has left the United States embassy in Beijing, a week after seeking shelter following his escape from house arrest. Audio
Obama uses speech for election year message
President Obama has used a speedy - and surprise - trip to Afghanistan to deliver an election year message to Americans. Audio
Romney claims victory in Republican primary
Mitt Romney has declared victory in the race to become the Republican presidential nominee, after sweeping five more state primaries. Audio
John Edwards court case opens in the US
A former US Democratic presidential candidate, John Edwards, has appeared in court for the first day of a criminal trial involving sex, wealth and the betrayal of his dying wife. Audio
