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The Kill Team

29 March 2011 | 7:39 - By Matthew Hall

We stood outside the village for what seemed like hours, waiting and watching and then waiting and watching some more. People were seemingly going about their everyday business, not bothered by or even noticing our presence.

The fog of war... US marines in Afghanistan. (AAP)

The fog of war... US marines in Afghanistan. (AAP)

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No cheerleading from US over Libya

22 March 2011 | 8:47 - By Matthew Hall

There is very little – publicly at least – American cheerleading for the United States’ military intervention in Libya.

US President Barack Obama barely mentioned Libya during his trip to Brazil (AFP/Getty Images).

US President Barack Obama barely mentioned Libya during his trip to Brazil (AFP/Getty Images).

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An awkward weekend

15 March 2011 | 9:06 - By Matthew Hall

Raise your eyebrows to a very awkward weekend, indeed.

Philip Crowley (pictured) has resigned as spokesman for the U.S. State Department (AFP/Getty Images).

Philip Crowley (pictured) has resigned as spokesman for the U.S. State Department (AFP/Getty Images).

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'Great mates' pledge mutal cooperation

08 March 2011 | 7:29 - By Matthew Hall

Monday’s email from The White House, a daily rundown of schedules, got straight to the point on Prime Minister Gillard’s meeting with President Obama.

Julia Gillard and President Obama talked about a range of issues including Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

Julia Gillard and President Obama talked about a range of issues including Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

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Awards spotlight Wall St corruption

01 March 2011 | 7:19 - By Matthew Hall

Besides the occasionally bizarre, possibly high, hours-long squint by co-host James Franco during the Academy Awards, the only vaguely interesting moment came when Inside Job was awarded Best Documentary Feature.

Inside Job looks at the fraud on Wall Street and the financial crisis. (AP)

Inside Job looks at the fraud on Wall Street and the financial crisis. (AP)

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