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Help! Republicans debate foreign policy

29 November 2011 | 9:52 - By Matthew Hall

Before President Obama pardoned two Thanksgiving turkeys last week, sparing them a trip to the oven, most political eyes were on the televised debate where Republican Party candidates tried to focus on foreign policy.

Debating their foreign policy credentials, Republican candidates (left to right) Mitt Romney, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachmann. (AP)

Debating their foreign policy credentials, Republican candidates (left to right) Mitt Romney, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachmann. (AP)

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'You say tomato, I say pizza'

22 November 2011 | 9:47 - By Matthew Hall

The intention this week had been to solely write about pizza. This was a very important topic, according to the US Congress.

Only in America... pizza has been declared a vegetable. (AAP)

Only in America... pizza has been declared a vegetable. (AAP)

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Tradition, or institutionalised racism?

15 November 2011 | 9:08 - By Matthew Hall

I had come to Arnhem to visit the Dutch city made famous by one of Western Europe’s most brutal battles of WW11, Operation Market Garden.

Princess Maxima poses with zwarte Pieten (Black Petes) during the arrival of Sinterklaas, or Santas Claus. (AAP)

Princess Maxima poses with zwarte Pieten (Black Petes) during the arrival of Sinterklaas, or Santas Claus. (AAP)

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Who's pulling the strings for Herman Cain?

08 November 2011 | 8:06 - By Matthew Hall

The countdown begins right now. In exactly one year, President Obama will be sitting in The White House contemplating his phew moment -- re-election for a second term.

Herman Cain has been described as a 'puppet' for billionaire right-wing lobbyists. (Getty)

Herman Cain has been described as a 'puppet' for billionaire right-wing lobbyists. (Getty)

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We could talk about the continuing social protests across the United States or perhaps we could talk about the weather.


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