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US mortuary sued for refusing gay man's funeral
A mortuary in Mississippi is being sued by the husband of a gay man for allegedly refusing to cremate him because of his sexuality.
Man detained for overstaying US visa by less than two hours - reports
An Australian who was detained in the United States for reportedly overstaying his visa by less than two hours has been handed a date to face court.
Trump honoured to meet Kim
US President Donald Trump says he's be honoured to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-Un as the US commences drills with South Korea's navy. Audio
Trump invites Duterte to the White House
The Philippines president, whose brutal crackdown on drugs has left 7000 people dead, reportedly had a "very friendly" phone call with his US counterpart.
Texas tornadoes kill at least four
Severe flooding and tornadoes have killed at least four people and injured dozens as a storm hit the US states of Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
Making America great again? Gauging 100 days of Trump
It's an arbitrary tradition, but a leader's first 100 days is generally considered a barometer for the remainder of their term. BBC North America reporter Anthony Zurcher reviews Donald Trump's peaks…
Trump signs Arctic oil drilling order
Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at reducing restrictions on oil drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic in order to "unleash American energy".
American missile defence in South Korea
The new American missile defence in South Korea is pretty much operational. Audio
NZ spied on Japan to help US - NSA document
Prime Minister Bill English does not expect reports that New Zealand spied on Japan during whaling talks will affect any future visits to the country.
New immigration ruling 'bananas' - White House
A US court has "gone bananas" in blocking Donald Trump's executive order cutting funding for cities that shelter undocumented immigrants, the White House says.
North Korea carries out live-fire military exercise
North Korea has carried out a big live-fire exercise to mark the foundation of its military, amid worries it will conduct another missile or nuclear test.
Arkansas carries out back-to-back executions
Arkansas has carried out back-to-back executions - It's the first double execution in the USA on the same day in 17 years. Journalist Jessi Turnure witnessed one of the executions. Audio
White House calls Senate to North Korea nuclear briefing
In an unusual move, the entire US Senate is being called to the White House for a briefing on North Korea.
North Korea accuses Australia of 'blindly toeing US line'
North Korea has issued a stern message to Australia, accusing the Government of "blindly toeing the US line" and warning of a possible nuclear strike if it persists.
Margaret Atwood: The resurgence of The Handmaid's Tale
Canadian author Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel The Handmaid's Tale is enjoying a resurgence, with many fearing the dystopian totalitarian world it depicts could be reflected in Trump's America. Video, Audio
Trump orders China steel investigation
US President Donald Trump has launched an investigation into whether Chinese and other foreign steel threatens US national security.
China has taken a swipe at the 'provocative United States',
Al Gillespie of the University of Waikato on China-US relations over North Korea. Audio
US naval flotilla heading for North Korea....yes really
Last week, as tensions flared on the Korean peninsula, the Trump administration announced it was dispatching the U-S-S Carl Vinson to the Sea of Japan, to send a "powerful signal" to North Korea. In… Audio
Shooting leaves three dead in Fresno, California
US police say three people have been killed and one wounded by a gunman in downtown Fresno, California.
US carrier group was not steaming straight to North Korea
The US "armada" said to be heading towards the Korean peninsula to deter nuclear testing was actually on its way to exercises with the Australian Navy.
