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'Memory loss begins at 45'

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Does leaner mean weaker? That's the question after US President Barack Obama announces a shift in military objectives and Pentagon budget cuts. We also look at the stand-off with Iran, changes in Burma and er...memory loss...er, I can't remember...oh yes, it begins at 45. That's the focus for this press review for Friday 6th January, 2012.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH

The New York Times leads that President Barack Obama has put his stamp on a strategy for a leaner military.

The Christian Science Monitor asks: does leaner mean weaker?

Britain’s Daily Telegraph headlines: “Can Iran close down the oil lanes?”

The Gulf News has a comment piece: “War with Iran not serious option for US or Israel”.

The Irish Times reports that a senior aide to the Burmese President has welcomed the prospect of Aung San Suu Kyi’s party taking power in the country.

The Financial Times has a piece entitled “Hurry, hurry to the new Wild West of Yangon”.

And The Daily Mail looks at ‘How we start losing our memory at 45’.

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memory loss

by Anonyme - 06/01/2012 - 12:10

Is any of our western prats in govt worth remembering?apart from our broadcasters and media these poor human speciemens have to show devotion to thier masters in society.Since most humans on our planet are intellectually impaired ,most our quite inpressed with our crap at the top in society.They our like our autumn leaves their fall ,wither and die,and soon swept up and forgotten.

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