Papers lead on rioting in Iran

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Many of the Sunday papers carry images of rioting on the streets of the Iranian capital following the re-election of President Ahmadinejad.

The <a class="inlineText" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/">Independent on Sunday describes the angry scenes as "Terror in Tehran".</a>

<a class="inlineText" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/14/iran-tehran-election-results-riots">The Observer speaks of "a devastating defeat for Iran's green revolution"</a> and shows a protestor armed with a baton.

<a class="inlineText" href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/leading_article/article6493528.ece">Sunday Times leader column says the election has made it even more difficult for the West to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions.</a>

An article in the <a class="inlineText" href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/360246/GORDON-Brownrsquos-closest-ally-Ed-Balls-is-hatching-a-sensational-plot-to-get-rid-of-the-Prime-Minister.html">News of World suggests that Gordon Brown remains under pressure</a> to reverse Labour's fortunes or be made to leave office.

The paper says some Labour MPs claim Mr Brown's ally - Schools Secretary Ed Balls - will tell him to go if the party's poll ratings do not improve.

Mr Brown, meanwhile, has been busy writing for the Sunday Mirror.

In his article the <a class="inlineText" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/06/14/mr-10-per-cent-david-cameron-will-make-the-recession-worse-115875-21438548/">Prime Minister accuses the Conservatives</a> of planning "savage" cuts to public spending.

The <a class="inlineText" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/5525934/BBC-set-for-battle-with-ministers-over-historic-licence-fee-shake-up.html">Sunday Telegraph says the BBC faces losing up to £130m of public funding</a> to help ITV and other programme makers.

The paper says technology minister Lord Carter will propose "top slicing" the BBC's budget in a report this week.

The <a class="inlineText" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/jun/14/older-people-health-inheritance-levy">Observer says the government is considering introducing a state insurance system</a> to pay for social care for the elderly.

The paper says up to £12,000 could be deducted from people when they retire, or from their estates when they die.

As Wimbledon approaches, there's a word of warning for tennis stars who grunt loudly as they play each point.

The <a class="inlineText" href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article6493899.ece">Sunday Times reports that tennis chiefs at Wimbledon are considering a crack down</a> on noisy players.

The <a class="inlineText" href="http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1192888/From-Cheryl-Ashley--mini-Hummer-garden--got-initials-Swarovski-crystals.html">Mail on Sunday has a picture of the £14,000 Mini Hummer</a> pop star Cheryl Cole has apparently bought her husband, Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole.

It says the vehicle has had a "WAG makeover" with the couple's initials spelt out in crystals on the headrests.