Nick Harper
Guantanamo prisoner asks to give evidence on CIA boss
The self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has asked for permission to give evidence to the US Senate on who should be the next director of the CIA. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has been held… Audio
Bill Cosby reacts angrily to guilty verdict
The man once known as America's dad is now facing the prospect of 10 years in jail, after being convicted on three charges of sexual assault. Bill Cosby reacted angrily to the verdict, shouting a… Audio
Stormy Daniels at Trump lawyer's hearing
Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is currently in a Manhattan courtroom arguing that documents seized in an FBI raid last week be returned to him. Adult film star Stormy Daniels, who says she… Audio
US sanctions Russia over election meddling
The US has announced it will be imposing new sanctions against Russia for its interference in the 2016 US election. The measures include sanctions on nineteen Russian individuals and on a number of… Audio
US stock market continues wild ride
The US stock market is still fluctuating wildly amid frantic trading on Wall St. It follows the biggest one-day fall in six years on Wall St on Monday, which sparked a sell-off in Asia and Europe. New… Audio
Trump to sign bitterly fought tax overhaul
US House of Representatives Paul Ryan has past the biggest overhaul of the US tax code in 30 years into law. The sweeping US$1.5 trillion bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. The… Audio
'Attempted terrorist attack' near Times Square
New York authorities are calling an explosion at a bus station near Times Square an 'attempted terrorist attack'. Twenty-seven-year-old Akayed Ullah detonated a homemade device at the Port Authority… Audio
Trump targets visa after NY shooting
Donald Trump says he will move quickly to end the visa programme which allowed Uzbeki terrorist Sayfullo Saipov into the United States. New Yorkers are coming to terms with Saipov's attack yesterday… Audio
N Korea threatens 'pain, suffering' ahead of UN vote
Harsh sanctions proposed by the United States on the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have been watered down at the UN as it resolves to punish Pyongyang for its hydrogen bomb tests. Audio
9/11 trial set to be dominated by testimony about secret prison
The long running and troubled prosecution of five men accused of plotting the 9/11 terror attacks has resumed at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. Our correspondent Nick Harper has the latest from Guantanamo Bay.
…Major tax reforms announced in the US
The Trump administration has just announced a package of major tax reforms. It's proposing a 15 percent tax rate for business, to reduce the number of tax brackets from 7 to 3 and to double the… Audio
Helen Clark shortlisted for top job at The Global Fund
Helen Clark has made the shortlist for the top job at one of the world's largest aid agencies. Our New York correspondent Nick Harper has the latest. Audio
Trump stands firm despite growing protests
Donald Trump is standing firm over his controversial new executive order which temporarily bans refugees and citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries, despite growing protests. Nick Harper reports.
…Trump expected to announce Secretary of State shortly
Our US correspondent Nick Harper outlines what Exxon Mobil boss Rex Tillerson would bring to the table if appointed US Secretary of State by US President Elect Donald Trump. Audio
Donald Trump promises to be a president for all Americans
The polls favoured Hillary Clinton, but the unconventional campaign of Donald Trump has succeeded and has completely upended American politics. Audio
An overview of Hillary Clinton's election campaign
Hillary Clinton has spent almost 25 years at the top level of American politics. Nick Harper looks back on her rocky road. Audio
Clinton, Trump square off in first presidential debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head-to-head for the first time in a debate that's expected to be watched by millions later today. we cross to Hofstra University, Long Island, New York where the… Audio
Motive for New York bombing still unclear
New York's Governor and the city's police chief say they still don't know who was behind a bombing in Manhattan yesterday that injured 29 people. Audio
Donald Trump sets out economic growth plan for US
Donald Trump sets out his vision for economic growth in the US. Audio
Presidential candidates share stage and military plans
The two United States presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, have laid out their military plans. It's the first time the two have shared the same stage. Audio
