USA
The Good Immigrants
The shift in American immigration laws in the 20th century and consequently the perceptions of cultural traits, which enable Asians, particularly Chinese, to remain in the United States as productive… Audio
Strong backing for CNMI petition opposing US military plans
An online petition opposing the Uniterd States military's training plans for the Northern Marianas has reached over 68,000 signatures.
US Correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan is a Contributing Editor to US News and World Report. She also writes for The Washingtonian, Rhode Island Monthly, AARP Bulletin, eJournal and other publications. She teaches a course… Audio
US anti-terror spying powers expire
Legislation that gave the US government sweeping surveillance powers after 9/11 has expired. Audio
Cuba/US relations
David Usborne is the US Editor of The Independent. He's just returned from a visit to Cuba to see how the thaw in its diplomatic relations with the US is affecting daily life there. Audio
South East Asia migrant crisis meeing in Thailand
Thailand says it will allow the United States to fly surveillance planes from its territory to identify boats carrying migrants adrift in Southeast Asian seas. Audio
FIFA investigation shows international reach of US authorities
The FIFA corruption investigation has highlighted the long international reach of US authorities. Jessica Tillipman is from George Washington University's law department. Audio
How California is dealing with its drought
California is in the grip of its worst drought in over a thousand years with no significant rainfall in about four years, and only about a year's supply of water left in its reservoirs. Water… Audio
US court jails Tongan man for 15 years for manslaughter
A United States court has sentenced a Tongan man to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of manslaughter.
Former CNMI mayor surrenders
The former mayor of Rota has surrendered to authorities after arriving from the U.S. mainland.
US correspondent, Steve Almond
The conclusion of two popular TV shows and fallout from a conservative Cable TV dynasty. Audio
Flooding and bad weather in Texas
At least three people have died and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in flash flooding in the southern United States. Audio
US demands money back after failed school project
The United States has demanded that the Marshall Islands pay back 800,000 USdollars given to it to build a school that Majuro now says can't go ahead. Audio
Dozens of arrests in downtown Cleveland at protests escalate
Chaos erupted in the streets of downtown Cleveland after police officer Michael Brelo was acquitted of manslaughter. Audio
Curt Tofteland - Shakespeare Behind Bars
The Shakespeare Behind Bars programme is an internationally acclaimed programme in the United States for both offenders and ex-offenders, offering theatrical experiences that deal with personal and… Audio
Large banks fined billions
Some of the world's largest banks are to be fined more than 7-billion dollars for colluding to manipulate foreign currency rates. Audio
March in Tonga against ratification of CEDAW
Thousands of women marched through Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, yesterday to protest against the country's signing of the UN convention to eliminate disrimination against women.
US Correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan is a Contributing Editor to US News and World Report. She also writes for The Washingtonian, Rhode Island Monthly, AARP Bulletin, eJournal and other publications. She teaches a course… Audio
Almost 200 people set to face charges
Almost 200 people are to face organised crime charges after a bike-gang shooting in the Texas city of Waco. Audio
At least nine dead after biker gang shootout in Texas
Nine people have been killed in a three way biker gang shootout in the Texas city of Waco. Audio
