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Chicago, NATO and a tragic paradox

22 May 2012 | 8:19 - By Matthew Hall

Hamid Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, shook hands with Barack Obama, his American counterpart, on the weekend and thanked Americans for their “taxpayer money” and the help that cash has provided over the past years.

President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai shakes hands with US President Barack Obama. (AAP)

President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai shakes hands with US President Barack Obama. (AAP)

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School hijinks back to haunt Romney

15 May 2012 | 8:33 - By Matthew Hall

Just hours after President Obama announced his support for same sex marriage last week, the Washington Post presented a story about Republican challenger Mitt Romney that could not have painted a more different picture of a man who wants to lead America.

Republican challenger Mitt Romney (Getty)

Republican challenger Mitt Romney (Getty)

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“Who do you love?” asked Vice-President Joe Biden on Sunday. “And will you be loyal to the person you love?”

Gay rights and marriage equality is on the radar (AP)

Gay rights and marriage equality is on the radar (AP)

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The LA Riots, 20 years on

01 May 2012 | 8:09 - By Matthew Hall

The intersection of Normandie and Florence Avenues in Los Angeles was the meeting point of anger and despair 20 years ago and a place where you would not have wanted to be.

Rodney King photographed after his beating by police. (AAP)

Rodney King photographed after his beating by police. (AAP)

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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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