Simon Marks

More on the deteriorating situation in Iraq where Jihadi militants are now within one hundred kilometres of the capital Baghdad. Audio

The United States has expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in Iraq. Audio

Some military officials in the United States have accused the recently released Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl of being a deserter and not the American hero he's made out to be. Audio

President Obama has offered the most detailed description yet of his foreign policy, in a major address to cadets at West Point. Audio

America will keep 9,800 in Afghanistan at the end of this year, down from 32,000 now. Audio

The United States has condemned the coup in Thailand just days after defence officials were saying they thought a military takeover was unlikely. Audio

The United States has filed criminal charges against five Chinese military officials, accusing them of in hacking into American businesses and entities. Audio

The White House has announced it is sending a team to Nigeria to help in the hunt for nearly three hundred schoolgirls who were abducted three weeks ago. Audio

A senior Russian official has expressed "disgust" over the United States decision to impose a fresh round of sanctions on Russia. Audio

The stage is set for fresh American and European sanctions to be imposed against Russia after another weekend of disagreement over Ukraine. Audio

The woman who told Americans to hold her accountable for the botched rollout of President Obama's signature health care reforms has lost her job. The U.S Health Secretary Kathleen Sibelius has… Audio

Queenslanders evacuate in face of Category 5 cyclone; Joan from Cooktown battens down; Douglas Shire mayor on the approaching storm; Duchess beats Duke at America's Cup racing; Real estate agent stung… Audio

The United States and its major allies have warned Russia they'll impose damaging economic sanctions if Moscow seizes other parts of Ukraine. Audio

As Russia's takeover of Crimea continues, relations between Russia and the United States have entered a new phase of diplomatic one-up-manship. Audio

Crimea's pro-Moscow leader says he will apply to join Russia today, but the United States says it will never accept the overwhelming 'yes' vote in the weekend's referendum. Audio

The ballot counting has begun in Crimea, after record-high numbers of voters went to the polls today to decide whether to remain a part of Ukraine, or re-join Russia. Audio

The US Senate committee that oversees the CIA, has now publicly accused it of spying on Congress and possibly breaking the law. Audio

President Obama has delivered a sharp riposte over Crimea's regional parliament voting to break away and join Russia. He's spoken again to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin urging him to take a… Audio

Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio

Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio