United States
San Bernardino gunman kills wife and student in murder-suicide
A teacher and a student were fatally shot by her estranged husband when he opened fire in her classroom, before killing himself at a California primary school.
New Supreme Court justice Neil Gorsuch sworn in
US President Donald Trump has had his pick for the Supreme Court sworn in.
Trump administration talks tough on Russia in wake of Syria
The US President Donald Trump has won some rare positive media coverage for his missile strike on a Syrian Government airbase last Friday. Comments by his aides suggesting President Trump now wants… Audio
Trump hints at military retaliation over chemical attack
US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of military retaliation for this week's chemical gas attack in Syria.
Chairman steps down from Russian hacking probe
The Republican head of a key US congressional investigation into alleged Russian hacking has temporarily stepped down and an ethics inquiry launched.
Nauru and Australia to discuss US refugee deal
Nauru and Australia are expected to discuss progress on the United States refugee resettlement deal signed between Canberra and Washington.
Extradition to Tonga of wanted yachtie still being considered
Reports from Tonga say the United States government is still considering the extradition of the yachtie Dean Jay Fletcher who's been charged with murdering his wife in Tonga.
Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn wants immunity to testify - report
US President Donald Trump's fired national security adviser reportedly wants immunity to testify at hearings into alleged Russian election meddling.
Judge puts Trump travel ban on hold indefinitely
A US federal judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended the suspension of President Donald Trump's new travel ban.
US may ban laptops in cabins on some flights
Airline passengers travelling on certain US-bound foreign airline flights could be banned from taking large electronic devices into the cabin.
USA correspondent - Steve Almond
Steve Almond with the latest from the US, where the FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency director Michael Rogers are currently giving evidence before the House Intelligence Committee… Audio
US refusal to waive diplomat's immunity 'surprising'
The US Embassy refuses to lift immunity for a diplomat who left a Lower Hutt house with a broken nose and black eye.
Senate intelligence panel rejects Trump wiretap claim
There are "no indications" that Trump Tower was under surveillance by the US government before or after the election, a Senate committee has said.
Second US judge blocks Trump's travel ban
A second federal judge has blocked US President Donald Trump's new travel ban, which was due to begin today.
Wiretap claims: Republican threatens FBI with subpoena
A US Republican senator has warned he will use a court order to force the FBI to say whether Barack Obama wiretapped President Donald Trump's phones.
Details of Trump's 2005 tax return released
US President Donald Trump paid $US38m in tax on more than $US150m income in 2005, a leaked tax return has revealed.
US health bill to leave 14m more uninsured - analysis
An estimated 14 million more people in the US would lose insurance coverage in 2018 under the new Republican healthcare plan, according to a budget analysis office.
Wikileaks revelations heighten security fears
Josh Gerstein from Politico in Washington DC says the revelations from Wikileaks are sparking more concern about intelligence agencies' ability to keep their secrets safe. Audio
US considers splitting up families that cross Mexican border
The United States is considering separating children from their parents if caught illegally crossing the Mexico border.
Trump vows 'new chapter of American greatness'
President Donald Trump has promised a "renewal of the American spirit", in his first speech to Congress.
