Josh Gerstein

The US military is flying Apache helicopters against Islamic State rebels in Iraq for the first time, exposing its troops to greater risk from ground fire. Audio

The United States is launching air and missile strikes against Islamic State strongholds in Syria, with Arab allies backing it up. Audio

The American Secretary of State, John Kerry, has vowed to build an enduring international coalition to defeat Islamic State saying almost every nation has role to play in eliminating the jihadists. Audio

The U.S President Barack Obama has authorised targeted airstrikes in northern Iraq to blunt the onslaught of Islamic militants threatening the lives of thousands of refugees. Audio

In the United States, the House of Representatives has voted to sue President Obama for overstepping his powers. Audio

In Washington, there are growing signs of a rift with Israel over accusations that the United States is siding with Hamas in efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. Audio

The compelling video is stoking the debate in Washington about negotiating with the Taliban. Audio

The United States President Barack Obama has outlined his vision for a new chapter in American foreign policy. Audio

The most senior intelligence advisers to the German chancellor have been meeting their counterparts in the White House today. Audio

In the United States, Republicans and Democrat leaders have finally reached a compromise to end the financial impasse and the partial government shut down. Audio

President Barack Obama took a global view in his annual State of the Union speech, as he outlined measures to revive the sluggish US economy. Audio

President Barack Obama is due in a few hours to give the annual State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress. Audio

The Republican candidate Mitt Romney has offered a sharp critique of President Barack Obama's foreign policy, accusing the White House of endangering U.S. interests by allowing long-time alliances to… Audio

It's all eyes on Charlotte, North Carolina, as President Obama prepares to take the stage at the Democratic National Convention later today. Audio

Former president Bill Clinton has a hard act to follow at the U.S. Democratic Party Convention in North Carolina today, after a rapturous audience yesterday lapped up Michelle Obama's speech. Audio

Democrats are assembling in Charlotte, North Carolina, to re-nominate Barack Obama for the presidency. Audio

Paul Ryan has had a bit of a rough start to his campaign to become the next US Vice President. Audio

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has selected Paul Ryan as his running mate in a move many are saying will dramatically change the debate in the lead up to the Presisdential election. Audio

Republican nominee Mitt Romney is accusing President Obama of politicising the anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death for political gain. Audio

In the US, Rick Santorum has ended his improbable run for the White House clearing the way for Mitt Romney to take on Barack Obama in November's presidential election. Audio