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Russia recalls Ambassador to US
Russia has recalled its ambassador to the United States back to Moscow for consultations after President Joe Biden said overnight Vladimir Putin would 'pay a price' for meddling in the US election.
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More pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Hard on the heels of a court case and renewed criticism of their organisation just before the Golden Globes at the beginning of March more pressure has gone on the Hollywood Foreign Press… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the sweeping nature of US President, Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion covid stimulus bill, the ongoing Republican resistance to it and fears of another crisis at the Mexican… Audio
US warns of 'active threat' over Microsoft attack
The US is expressing growing concern over a hack on Microsoft's Exchange email software that the tech company has blamed on China.
US accuses Saudi prince of approving Khashoggi capture or kill
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in 2018, a US intelligence assessment says.
President Biden to declare major disaster in Texas
US President Joe Biden is set to declare a major disaster for Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts.
Oregon decriminalises all drugs in small amounts
Police in Oregon can no longer arrest someone for small amounts of hard drugs such as heroin, LSD, and other drugs. Audio
House delivers Trump impeachment charge
Al Gillespie, Professor of International Law at Waikato University, speaks to The Panel. Audio
What's the future of the US Republican Party?
Donald Trump Junior says there is now a Trump Republican Party. So, what does that mean for the future of the Republican Party. Philippa Tolley speaks to Republican commentator, Lenny McAllister. Audio
Democrats win Georgia - taking control of Congress
The Democrats have won both Senate seats in Georgia, meaning the party now has a majority in both the Congress and Senate. That will make it easier for President-elect Joe Biden to advance his agenda… Audio
US democracy facing unprecedented assault - Joe Biden
America's democracy is facing an unprecedented assault, declares President-elect Joe Biden. He's urging protesters to end their action, and pleading with Donald Trump to publicly support that call. Audio
World leaders react to violence in US
World leaders are expressing shock at the violence in the capital of the United States of America. Audio
Washington DC under curfew
Philippa Tolley speaks to Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks about what is happening in Washington DC, where a curfew has just taken effect. Audio
US lawmakers, Washington DC in turmoil
The US Congress is in turmoil after thousands of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol building earlier this morning as a joint session was being held to certify Joe Biden's win in the Presidential… Audio
Alex Burns: Is Trump preparing to leave the White House?
More than three weeks on from election day, there are signs that Donald Trump is moving towards acceptance that he has lost. So how will the transition process work from here. Alex Burns is the… Audio
US correspondent on Joe Biden's election victory
Joe Biden has been elected as the 46th President of the United States, while Kamala Harris becomes the first female vice-president. Radio New Zealand's man in Washington, Simon Marks joins the show… Audio
Dramatic day in US as Biden inches towards victory
Joe Biden is inching closer to claiming the keys to the White House. Donald Trump leads in Georgia by just 1,700 votes.
While the former vice president has chipped away at Trump's margin in… Audio
US Election: Trump's chances of winning in courts very slim - legal expert
US President Donald Trump on Friday made a rambling 16-minute address riddled with false claims, delivered in the White House press briefing room.
Is there any substance to his claims of voter fraud… Video, Audio
Race to White House becomes a crawl as final votes counted
The race to the White House has turned into a crawl, with the United States still standing-by for confirmation of its next President.
The vital states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona… Video, Audio
Trump votes early in Florida as Biden warns of Covid-19 'dark winter'
President Donald Trump voted in his adopted home of Florida before hitting the campaign trail for rallies in three swing states.
