Papers continue Iraq speculation
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/6086344.stm Version 0 of 1. Speculation about the future presence of the UK and US in Iraq can be found in a number of Thursday's papers. The Daily Telegraph says the number of British troops serving in southern Iraq is likely to be halved next year. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reports that the UK has told the US it wants its troops out of Iraq within a year because the military is nearing "breaking point". The Sun acknowledges pressure to leave, but says George Bush and Tony Blair are right not to abandon Iraqis. No-frills The Daily Express claims Prince Charles is planning to be crowned king twice. It says that when the heir to the throne succeeds the Queen he wants a Christian coronation followed by a separate multi-faith ceremony. Meanwhile, the Independent reports that Marseilles has become the first major city to open a no-frills airport. It says the terminal has concrete floors, not carpet, and without a luggage trolley in sight, passengers have to carry their bags to check-in. Lost in translation? The Daily Mirror contains a report on the latest initiative to tackle crime from Cheshire Police - tape measures. Officers want shopkeepers to stick the measures on the inside of door frames so that they get an accurate idea of the height of robbers as they run away. Scientists are close to producing a device that will help British holidaymakers, the Times reports. The user would speak into the device, which would then produce the words in the language required. Binge drinking plea Being an undergraduate is often associated with a busy social life and drinking too much. But, according to the Telegraph, one vice chancellor has decided that binge drinking has gone too far. It reports that Professor Tony Downes, from Reading University, has written to local pubs and clubs asking them not to offer cut-price drinks to students. One local bar parked a double decker bus outside halls of residence during freshers' week and provided free lager. |