Jonathan Marcus
Latest on Middle East unrest
The Iranian president has hit back against Britain, France and Germany after they triggered an unprecedented bid to curb Iran's nuclear programme, by warning European soldiers "may be in danger" if… Audio
Europeans trigger dispute mechanism in Iran nuclear deal
In an unprecedented bid to curb Iran's nuclear programme, European powers have formally triggered the dispute mechanism in the country's nuclear deal.
The move amounts to formally accusing Iran… Audio
Middle East correspondent Jonathan Marcus
Jonathan talks to Kathryn about the Saudi oil attack, Israel election results and an extraordinary proliferation of armed UAV s in the Middle East. Audio
Will China and America go to war? (BBC World)
Will the competition between China and the US inevitably lead to military conflict?
Three Indian fighter jets shot down over Kashmir
Up to three fighter jets have been shot down over the disputed Kashmir region. Pakistani officials say they have shot down two Indian Air Force planes over Pakistani territory and captured two pilots… Audio
Russia warns West against attacking Iran
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent, Jonathan Marcus, joins the programme to talk about Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and his claims that Western sanctions against Iran and talk of a… Audio
Death may not make much difference in fight against terrorism
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent, Jonathan Marcus, says the mission appears to have been a huge success for the Americans but it's unlikely to make much of a practical difference in the fight… Audio
Chinese president makes first US state visit in 13 years
The Chinese president Hu Jintao arrives in the United States later today for the first Chinese-American summit since the onset of the financial crisis. Audio
Israeli military releases results of Gaza aid convoy inquiry
An internal investigation by the Israeli military has largely exonerated the commandos who boarded a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza, and says they weren't prepared for the hostile reception they… Audio
Israeli soldiers speak out about abuses in Gaza
A group of Israeli soldiers who took part in the January offensive against Hamas fighters in Gaza have spoken out about widespread abuses. Audio
Rusian and U.S. leaders meet in Moscow
The Russian president Dmitriy Medvedev says he's moderately optimistic of a successful outcome from a crucial summit with US President Barack Obama. Audio
US president condemns use of unjust violence in Iran
The US President Barrack Obama has condemned the use of"unjust violence"by the Iranian government to quell growing protests in the Islamic country. Audio
G20 pledges cheap overdraft to help boost global economy
Leaders at the G20 Summit in London pledged a trillion dollars to help pull the global economy from the abyss. Audio
G20 Summit of world leaders
The twenty most powerful leaders in the world will soon sit down to dinner and officially start the G20 Summit in London. Audio
Clinton to push hard for Palestinian state
The US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has pledged to push hard for a Palestinian state, during her visit to Israel. Audio
Russian President has embarked on a tour of Latin America
Fresh from the APEC forum in Peru, Dmitri Medvedev will go to Venezuela, Brazil and Cuba. Audio
Foreign Ministries Try to Work Out Obama's Priorities
The election of Barack Obama as the President of the US has begun a process of re-calibration in many capitals around the world. Audio
Potential Israel-Iran Conflict
Observers say the likelihood of an Israeli strike against Iran's nuclear ambitions rises the closer we get to the US elections. Audio
Syria, Israel and Golan Heights
The central bone of contention in Peace talks is the fate of the Golan Heights, captured by Israel in the 1967 Six Day War. Audio