Simon Marks
US issues terror alert to Americans travelling to Europe
The alert follows the detection of an Al-Qaeda plot to send teams of gunmen to kill western civilians in European cities. Audio
Intrigue in Washington over missing Iranian scientist
A diplomatic dispute between Teheran and Washington over a missing Iranian nuclear scientist has taken a new twist after the man's reappearance at Pakistan's embassy in Washington. Audio
US authorities silent over claims of spy swap deal
U.S authorities are refusing to say anything about claims they are planning a spy swap deal with the Russian government. Audio
Russia dismisses allegations of spying as baseless
Russia has dismissed allegations a Russian spy ring has been operating in the United States as baseless and a throwback to the Cold War. Audio
US authorities reveal Russian spy ring
United States authorities say they have broken a deep-cover Russian spy ring working in America to recruit political sources and send information back to Moscow. Audio
Record snowfalls hit the East Coast of the United States
In the United States, tens of thousands of people were left without power after record snowfalls in parts of the eastern US. Audio
Washington orders aviation security review
The failed Christmas Day attack has prompted President Barack Obama to order wide-ranging policy reviews into aviation security. Audio
United States experiencing the worst snow storms in six years
America's eastern seaboard is experiencing the worst snow storms in six years with power cuts to hundreds of thousands of homes and a state of emergency declared in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia… Audio
Sarah Palin back with a vengeance in a tell all autobiography
Failed United States vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, is back with a vengeance in a tell all autobiography entitled Going Rogue, about the behind the scenes machinations of the campaign. Audio
Obama ends ban on gays from serving in military
President Obama has vowed to end the policy known as"don't ask, don't tell", which bans openly gay and lesbian people from serving in the military. Audio
Ahmadinejad makes unexpected intervention in case of 'spy'
The Iranian President has made an unusual move in saying journalist Roxana Saberi jailed for spying must have her legal rights. Audio
US Vice-Presidential Debate
Republican Sarah Palin appeared to hold her own against her Democratic rival, Joe Biden in the only vice-presidential debate. Audio
US Senate Backs Revised Bailout Bill
The United States Senate approved a revised $US700 billion bailout bill on Wednesday. Audio
House of Representatives Votes Down Rescue Package
The American House of Representatives has voted down the 7-hundred billion US dollar rescue package. Audio
US Presidential Race Hotting Up
Barack Obama could announce his vice presidential running mate as early as tonight. Audio
Osama Bin Laden's Former Driver Sentenced
Our US correspondent Simon Marks explains. Audio
Bush Book
A new book by former White House press secretary is accusing Preident Bush of using propoganda to sell Iraq War. Audio
Barack Obama Comments
Senator Obama is standing by his comments, although he's conceding he could have expressed them better. Audio
Bush Talks of Iraq Victory
In a speech marking the 5th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, President Bush has said he had no regrets about the war. Audio
US Interest Rate Cut
The US central bank lowered its main interest rate by three quarters of one percent, for the second time in a month. Audio
