Future of Iraq dominates papers

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Speculation about the way in which Iraq will be handled in the future is widely considered in Tuesday's newspapers.

The Daily Telegraph says an "air of pessimism" has settled over Whitehall where Iraq is concerned.

An ICM poll for the Guardian suggests 45% of respondents want to see a withdrawal from southern Iraq by the end of the year.

A separate poll for the Independent suggests most Britons want to see a withdrawal "as soon as possible".

'Blair Next'

Following the questioning of the former Conservative leader, Michael Howard, as part of the cash-for-peerages inquiry, the Sun says "it's Blair next".

Tony Blair is "virtually certain" to become the first sitting prime minister to play a part in a police investigation, says the paper.

The Times agrees, arguing the Howard interview was crucial.

It says the police seem to remain focused on loans sought by Labour and Tories prior to the last general election.

Infanticide laws

All the newspapers are sober in their treatment of the case of Danielle Wails, who was spared jail after being found guilty of infanticide.

The Guardian highlights the 40 text messages Wails sent to the baby's father hours before the child's death.

The Daily Mail points out infanticide was punishable by death until 1922.

It adds that post-natal depression is seen as a factor, and a woman with the disorder who kills her baby rarely gets a custodial sentence.

Worst TV shows

The Daily Express and Daily Star are among many papers to relish the forthcoming publication of "the Penguin TV Companion".

The publication lists what is thought to be the worst shows ever shown on British Television.

Among the major culprits are the sitcom "Love Thy Neighbour" and the quiz show "3-2-1", which is described by the book's author as a "TV travesty".

Several papers re-publish old photos of the show's iconic mascot, Dusty Bin.