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Obama's first day grips papers | Obama's first day grips papers |
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The newly crowned US president continues to reign in the papers. | The newly crowned US president continues to reign in the papers. |
"Whirlwind hits Washington" is how the Guardian describes Barack Obama's first full day in office. | "Whirlwind hits Washington" is how the Guardian describes Barack Obama's first full day in office. |
It says by preparing to close Guantanamo Bay prison and seeking a new relationship with Iran, he has already ditched two discredited Bush policies. | It says by preparing to close Guantanamo Bay prison and seeking a new relationship with Iran, he has already ditched two discredited Bush policies. |
The Sun notes President Obama also found time to telephone Middle Eastern leaders and says he has not so much hit the ground running as sprinting. | The Sun notes President Obama also found time to telephone Middle Eastern leaders and says he has not so much hit the ground running as sprinting. |
No confidence | No confidence |
The Daily Mail says bonuses averaging £2,000 are to be paid to staff at the nationalised Northern Rock bank. | The Daily Mail says bonuses averaging £2,000 are to be paid to staff at the nationalised Northern Rock bank. |
Its leader states the timing of the move could hardly display a greater contempt for the public. | Its leader states the timing of the move could hardly display a greater contempt for the public. |
The Financial Times is focused on the "plunging" value of the pound, amid growing fears for the economy. | The Financial Times is focused on the "plunging" value of the pound, amid growing fears for the economy. |
It says confidence in the UK "is shot through" and international agreements are needed to set the terms under which state aid is given to banks and firms. | It says confidence in the UK "is shot through" and international agreements are needed to set the terms under which state aid is given to banks and firms. |
Police caution | Police caution |
The Daily Express warns Britain's jobless total could reach 3.4m by the end of the year. | The Daily Express warns Britain's jobless total could reach 3.4m by the end of the year. |
It argues the loss of confidence in the British economy is so acute it can be tackled only by a change of leadership. | It argues the loss of confidence in the British economy is so acute it can be tackled only by a change of leadership. |
According to the Daily Telegraph, four in 10 serious offenders are being let off with just a police caution. | According to the Daily Telegraph, four in 10 serious offenders are being let off with just a police caution. |
The paper says the number of cautions issued to burglars, muggers and sex offenders has risen by 82% in the past five years. | The paper says the number of cautions issued to burglars, muggers and sex offenders has risen by 82% in the past five years. |
Slide advice | Slide advice |
"Australian wine loses its sparkle" is the headline in the Independent. | "Australian wine loses its sparkle" is the headline in the Independent. |
It says demand declined by more than 10% last year and the paper blames over-production and the credit crunch among other things. | It says demand declined by more than 10% last year and the paper blames over-production and the credit crunch among other things. |
Finally, the Daily Mirror reveals US President Obama's two young daughters received a letter about life in the White House from George Bush's girls. | Finally, the Daily Mirror reveals US President Obama's two young daughters received a letter about life in the White House from George Bush's girls. |
Their tips were "surround yourself with friends", play with puppies on the lawn and "slide down the solarium banister". | Their tips were "surround yourself with friends", play with puppies on the lawn and "slide down the solarium banister". |