Jagruti Dave
Pacific caught up in tussle for presidency of UN Human Rights
The Pacific has been caught up in an international tussle for the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council. Audio
Joe Biden announces first cabinet posts of administration
The United States President-elect, Joe Biden, has formally announced his cabinet picks for a number of key national security and foreign policy roles.
Among them is Tony Blinken for Secretary of… Audio
US Election 2020: The latest developments
US journalist Jagruti Dave has the latest from the US. Audio
Last-minute dash for votes for Trump and Biden
The US President, Donald Trump, and Presidential hopeful, Joe Biden, have spent one final day trying to win over voters ahead of tomorrow's election. Mr Biden has visited Ohio and the key state of… Audio
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court
The US Senate has just voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Wallace speaks to Washington DC correspondent Jagruti Dave.
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Countdown to the US Elections
With the US Elections just over a week away, we catch up on the latest news coming out of the States with correspondent Jagruti Dave. Video, Audio
Donald Trump released from hospital
Donald Trump has just left hospital in Washington DC, ending a three-day treatment period after contracting Covid-19.
The US President followed through with a tweet that he would be discharged… Audio
US President Donald Trump tests positive for Covid-19 - latest
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have both tested positive for Covid-19.
Mr Trump tweeted the news a very short time ago. It comes after his advisor Hope Hicks revealed earlier she was… Video, Audio
George Floyd protests continue across US - latest details
After more than a week of protests, authorities in the United States have now laid charges against all four police officers involved in the death of African-American man George Floyd.
The murder… Audio
Protestors defy curfew in Washington DC
Protestors are refusing to leave the streets of Washington DC, despite a curfew coming into effect about an hour ago.
They are among thousands of people demonstrating against racial inequality right… Audio
Protests continue in the U.S.A
Protests in the United States continue into their 7th night, following another address by the President Donald Trump. Audio
Trump will deploy military if protestors aren't brought under control
The US President, Donald Trump, is warning military and civilian police will be deployed if protests across the country aren't immediately brought under control.
The demonstrations, which have been… Audio
Elizabeth Warren drops out of presidential race
To the US where Senator Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the race for the White House, after a series of disappointing results in the primaries.
That leaves former Vice President Joe Biden and… Audio
Bloomberg pulls out of US Democratic race for President
To the US now, where billionaire Michael Bloomberg has pulled out of the race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Joe Biden has won nine of the 14 states that voted to pick a… Audio
US China trade war poised to de-escalate
Part one of a deal aimed at de-escalating the tit for tat tariff war between China and the US is expected to be signed tomorrow.
The countries have been locked in a bitter trade battle for about 18… Audio
US House Judiciary Committee unveils charges against Trump
The Democratic-controlled US House Judiciary Committee has unveiled charges against President Donald Trump, a key move in impeaching him.
The chair of the judiciary committee Jerry Nadler made the… Audio
Impeachment witness Ambassador Gordon Sondland implicates Donald Trump
US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland has told an impeachment inquiry President Donald Trump directed pressure on Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.
Mr Sondland has also implicated US Secretary of… Audio
Trump impeachment hearings continue
Four top US officials are testifying in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump today.
At question is a 25 July phone call in which President Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr… Audio
Trump administration stops ambassador testifying on impeachment
The Trump administration has blocked the US ambassador to the European Union from testifying to a congressional impeachment investigation. Gordon Sondland was due to meet behind closed doors on… Audio
President Trump asks Ukraine and China to investigate Biden
President Trump has publicly called on China to investigate his political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. It came at the same time the first witness appeared in a closed door hearing on… Audio