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Will Obama tell it like it is?

25 January 2011 | 7:38 - By Matthew Hall

President Obama will soon give his second official State of the Union address, an annual speech in front of Congress where the leader of the land tells it like it is.

Straight shooting. President Obama will deliver his state of the union address this week. (AP)

Straight shooting. President Obama will deliver his state of the union address this week. (AP)

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Obama's Arizona Comeback

18 January 2011 | 11:42 - By Matthew Hall

Much of the US took a holiday on Monday to mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights activist who played a significant role in leading America out of dark, racist, decades.

Obama's handling of the shooting was even praised by former Presidential contender John McCain. (AP)

Obama's handling of the shooting was even praised by former Presidential contender John McCain. (AP)

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Time to turn down the vitriol

11 January 2011 | 9:16 - By Matthew Hall

Last Saturday morning Representative Gabrielle Giffords posted on her Twitter account a simple message:

Dave Locke gestures as he looks over a memorial at the office of US Rep Gabrielle Giffords during a national moment of silence after the shooting. (Getty Images)

Dave Locke gestures as he looks over a memorial at the office of US Rep Gabrielle Giffords during a national moment of silence after the shooting. (Getty Images)

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Cory Booker saves Newark

04 January 2011 | 8:25 - By Matthew Hall

For those basking in Southern Hemisphere sunshine over the New Year, you might have missed the blizzard that smothered the East Coast of the United States.

Last week's dump, more than 50 centimeters deep, didn't work out so well especially for two local political leaders. (Getty)

Last week's dump, more than 50 centimeters deep, didn't work out so well especially for two local political leaders. (Getty)

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Matthew Hall presents a first-hand look at world events from a different angle.

Matthew Hall New York-based writer Matthew Hall has chased fugitives across Texas, been shot in outback Australia and has lunched with Liza Minnelli.

 
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