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US government acts to save the housing sector
07:42:34, 8 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The US government has taken control of the country's two biggest mortgage firms in an aggressive move to help the distressed housing market and economy.
India freed from nuclear trade ban
08:18:10, 7 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The group of countries which controls the international nuclear trade has lifted the ban on trade with India.
Nuclear suppliers approve US-India deal
20:41:59, 6 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The forty-five members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group have approved a U.S.
Federal bailout for top US mortgage firms
01:16:29, 8 September 2008, Radio Australia News
US Republican party convention wraps up
22:11:26, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
US Senator John McCain has promised change will come to Washington as he accepted the Republican party's Presidential nomination.
Air stike in western Afghanistan province
21:30:40, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Seven people, including two children, have been killed in an air strike in the western Afghan province of Farah.
Philippines air force wreck found
17:38:34, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
An American Navy ship has found the wreckage of a Philippine air force troop transport plane which crashed at sea last month with the loss of all nine crew.
Suspected American missiles fired in Pakistan
11:01:06, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
A suspected unmanned American plane has fired missiles at a house in Pakistan's tribal region, a day after a US military commando raid in the same area.
McCain to address US Republicans
08:18:00, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The focus of the American Republican National Convention will shift to John McCain when he formally accepts his party's presidential nomination.
'Steady progress' on ending India nuclear embargo: US
22:11:15, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States says it is making 'steady progress' in persuading nuclear supplier nations to lift a 34-year-old embargo on nuclear trade with India.
US Republican VP candidate speaks at convention
21:13:16, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
In the United States Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has used her speech to the party's national convention to launch a blistering attack on Democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama.
Pakistan protests over border village raid
21:13:15, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Pakistan has summoned the US ambassador to protest against a raid on a Pakistani border village that officials say left 20 people dead.
Northern Marianas considers overseas help over electricity crisis
15:30:50, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The Northern Marianas might turn to neighbouring Guam, or Washington, for help with an ongoing electricity crisis.
No room for US negotiation: CNMI Governor
13:57:47, 4 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas in the Pacific says there's no room for negotiation with the US on the law that would put the islands' immigration system under Washington's control.
Soft drink giant to buy Chinese juice company
23:51:02, 3 September 2008, Radio Australia News
US soft drinks giant Coca-Cola says it plans to buy Chinese juice maker Huiyuan Juice Group.
US president addresses Republican Party convention
14:08:41, 3 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The US president, George W Bush, has addressed the Republican Party convention via satellite from the White House, endorsing Senator John McCain as his successor.
US military refutes civilian casualty claims
12:08:32, 3 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States military has disputed claims that 96 civilians were killed in an air strike last month.
New Orleans authorities urge evacuees to stay away
19:41:09, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Authorities in New Orleans have urged almost two million evacuees to stay away from the Gulf Coast for another day after Hurricane Gustav crossed the coast.
Gustav downgraded but batters US coast
13:03:37, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States city of New Orleans appears to have averted another Hurricane.
Republican convention opens minus key speakers
12:21:15, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States' Republican convention has officially opened, although Hurricane Gustav has had a big impact on proceedings.
US Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Gustav
04:17:18, 2 September 2008, Radio Australia News
One of the most powerful storms of the season, Hurricane Gustav, is now close to making landfall on the Gulf coast of the United States.
Hurricane disrupts US Republican convention
11:58:30, 1 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The hurricane has forced big changes to the U.S.
Suspected militants killed in missile attack in Pakistan
09:29:28, 1 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Officials in Pakistan say three suspected militants have been killed in a missile strike in the troubled North Waziristan tribal area which borders Afghanistan.
Northern Marianas environment group welcomes marine sanctuaries
08:36:27, 1 September 2008, Radio Australia News
An environmental group in the Northern Marianas has welcomed plans to consider parts of the Pacific Ocean marine sanctuaries or monuments.
US city evacuated
17:26:03, 31 August 2008, Radio Australia News
A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for the city of New Orleans as a massive hurricane bears down on the Gulf Coast of the United States.
![John McCain's focus is now on a two month election campaign against Democratic opponent Barack Obama. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_mccain_afp_050908.jpg "John McCain's focus is now on a two month election campaign against Democratic opponent Barack Obama. [AFP]")
![Sarah Palin has talked up her small town roots and defended her record as Alaska's governor at the Republican convention. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_palin_afp_040908.jpg "Sarah Palin has talked up her small town roots and defended her record as Alaska's governor at the Republican convention. [AFP]")
![The military says nearly 200 people have been killed in fighting in southern Philippines over the past two weeks. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/phils_military_afp_280808.jpg "The military says nearly 200 people have been killed in fighting in southern Philippines over the past two weeks. [AFP]")
![Thai solidiers were called in after clashes between pro and anti-government protesters. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_military_rtr_020908.jpg "Thai solidiers were called in after clashes between pro and anti-government protesters. [Reuters]")
![Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda's resignation will lead to the third leadership ballot in three years. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/japan_fukuda_afp_010908.jpg "Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda's resignation will lead to the third leadership ballot in three years. [AFP]")
![Hurricane Gustav batters the U.S. Gulf Coast and New Orleans with high winds. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_hurricane_afp_010908.jpg "Hurricane Gustav batters the U.S. Gulf Coast and New Orleans with high winds. [AFP]")
