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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.
Australia, US move to curb skilled worker visas
Changes to Australia's four-year working visa have removed pathways to permanent residency for less-skilled migrants, and removed 30 percent of eligible jobs.
Trumps approval ratings improve amid tensions with North Korea
It's now been revealed US officials were lying when they said an aircraft carrier was being sent to deter North Korea. Our correspondent in Washington Simon Marks has the latest manuevering. Audio
Reward offered as manhunt for Facebook murderer continues
A manhunt is continuing in the United States after a man appeared to film himself murdering an elderly man in Cleveland and then post the video to Facebook. Video, Audio
Facebook reviews violent content reporting after live killing
Facebook has launched a review into how it deals with violent content on its network, after a video showing a killing remained on the site for more than two hours.
USA correspondent Steve Almond
President Donald Trump's emerging policy doctrine and why Americans still want to see his tax returns. Audio
US/Russia relations 'at a new low'
Russia and the United States have been confronting the low level of trust between them, during talks in Moscow. Kathryn Ryan talks to Ambassador Dan Fried, America's longest-serving diplomat, a former… Audio
