Simon Marks
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
US Correspondent - Simon Marks
The US government tones down the rhetoric over Edward Snowden, and says very little about the protests in Egypt. Audio
Historic rulings for US gay marriage
Proponents of gay marriage in the United States are celebrating after the US Supreme Court struck down a law that prohibits legally-married gay couples from receiving government benefits. Audio
Uncertainty over Snowden's whereabouts
There is confusion about the whereabouts of the former National Security Agency contractor turned whistle-blower, Edward Snowden. Audio
Snowden seeks asylum in South America
The electronic surveillance whistleblower, Edward Snowden, is in Moscow while reportedly preparing to travel to Ecuador where he's seeking asylum after he fled Hong Kong over the weekend. Audio
Snowden flees to Moscow on way to South America
The former National Security Agency contractor turned whistle-blower, Edward Snowden, has fled Hong Kong and is now in Moscow. Audio
Sopranos star dead at 51
The American actor James Gandolfini - who found worldwide fame in the hit series The Sopranos - has died of a heart attack in Italy at the age of 51. Audio
North Korea says it's open to nuclear talks with USA
The White House says it is open to negotiations with North Korea on its nuclear programme, but that Pyongyang must comply with UN Security Council resolutions. Simon Marks is in Washington with the… Audio
US to arm Syrian rebels
President Obama has authorised sending US arms to Syrian rebels, after the White House announced it had proof the government there had used chemical weapons against forces fighting to overthrow… Audio
US Government confirms collecting US citizens' phone records
US Correspondent Simon Marks tells how United States officials have confirmed that spies at the National Security Agency are collecting the phone records of tens of millions of Americans. Audio
US soldier to plead guilty to Afghan killing spree
In the US, the soldier charged with killing 16 Afghan villagers in a rampage last March is to plead guilty to the atrocity in a deal to avoid the death penalty. Audio
