Pinochet's death hits headlines
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/6167793.stm Version 0 of 1. The death of Chile's former military ruler Augusto Pinochet is reflected on by a number of papers using a photograph of him in full military fatigues. The Independent devotes its front page to the photograph with the headline "He took his crimes to the grave".  The paper says his death leaves a "disputed legacy" and a verdict on him can be delivered only by history. The Times says a controversy is already developing in Chile over whether he should receive a state funeral. Public anxiety The death of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko and its implications continue to enthral the papers. The Financial Times says the scale of public anxiety over his suspected poisoning will be studied at Kings College London. The paper believes the study could help authorities deal with incidents such as bio-terrorism or a dirty bomb attack. The Sun says the government has axed an advertisement warning smokers that cigarettes contain polonium - to spare the feelings of Mr Litvinenko's family. Carbon card Environment Minister David Miliband tells the Guardian he wants to issue every citizen with a carbon "credit card" as part of his climate change strategy.  The paper says under a nationwide carbon rationing scheme, every citizen would have a fixed carbon allowance.  The card would be swiped when someone buys petrol, pays a utility bill or books an airline ticket, it says.  Mr Miliband also tells the paper fighting climate change should help revive Labour's radicalism. Zara's day BBC Sports Personality of the Year Zara Phillips appears on the front pages of some papers. "Zara canters off with BBC Sports award," is how the Daily Telegraph tells the story. "Hurrah for our Zara" is the headline in the Daily Mirror.  The Daily Mail says the award is yet another confirmation of the world equestrian champion's coming of age.  The paper says Zara "has long since shaken off the royal rebel image which saw her flashing her tongue stud". |