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Headlines bemoan Basra 'retreat' Headlines bemoan Basra 'retreat'
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For many papers, the withdrawal of British troops from the centre of Basra can only be viewed a retreat. For many papers, the withdrawal of British troops from the centre of Basra can only be viewed as a retreat.
The Independent's front page simply reads, "Cut, Run." The former refers to a planned reduction in US troop numbers, the latter to the UK pullout.The Independent's front page simply reads, "Cut, Run." The former refers to a planned reduction in US troop numbers, the latter to the UK pullout.
The Daily Mail says the withdrawal was an "ignominious defeat", and "a sad day in our military history".The Daily Mail says the withdrawal was an "ignominious defeat", and "a sad day in our military history".
But the Sun praises the "amazing grit" of the UK's soldiers, calling them "The Lions of Basra".But the Sun praises the "amazing grit" of the UK's soldiers, calling them "The Lions of Basra".
Tory 'soul'Tory 'soul'
Elsewhere several of the broadsheets focus on political matters at home.Elsewhere several of the broadsheets focus on political matters at home.
The Times reports a poll which appears to show the Tories ahead in several key marginal seats, something it says will be "a relief" to leader David Cameron.The Times reports a poll which appears to show the Tories ahead in several key marginal seats, something it says will be "a relief" to leader David Cameron.
The Daily Telegraph, meanwhile, has an interview with former Tory deputy leader Michael Ancram.The Daily Telegraph, meanwhile, has an interview with former Tory deputy leader Michael Ancram.
In it, he warns the party not to make "vacuous" reforms to gain popularity, and instead to show its true "soul" by returning to core Conservative values.In it, he warns the party not to make "vacuous" reforms to gain popularity, and instead to show its true "soul" by returning to core Conservative values.
'Frankenrabbits''Frankenrabbits'
There are mixed feelings about plans to allow scientists in Britain to merge human and animal embryos for research.There are mixed feelings about plans to allow scientists in Britain to merge human and animal embryos for research.
Using animal eggs will mean laboratories can "push ahead unhindered by the shortage of human eggs", the Guardian says.Using animal eggs will mean laboratories can "push ahead unhindered by the shortage of human eggs", the Guardian says.
The Daily Express, however, says using rabbit eggs, for example, could create so-called "Frankenrabbits".The Daily Express, however, says using rabbit eggs, for example, could create so-called "Frankenrabbits".
And the Daily Mail sums up its views on the controversial subject with the headline: "Part-human embryos a chilling step closer."And the Daily Mail sums up its views on the controversial subject with the headline: "Part-human embryos a chilling step closer."
'Hand-me-gown''Hand-me-gown'
Finally, a much-loved wedding gown features in several of the papers.Finally, a much-loved wedding gown features in several of the papers.
Charlotte Middleton has become the sixth bride in her family to wear the dress in 97 years.Charlotte Middleton has become the sixth bride in her family to wear the dress in 97 years.
"The hand-me-gown" is how the Daily Mirror describes the outfit, which was first worn by Charlotte's great grandmother in 1910."The hand-me-gown" is how the Daily Mirror describes the outfit, which was first worn by Charlotte's great grandmother in 1910.
Meanwhile, the pun in the Sun is "Bride's dress revisited". It reports that Charlotte had to have the gown made into a top and skirt because she was so much taller than her ancestors.Meanwhile, the pun in the Sun is "Bride's dress revisited". It reports that Charlotte had to have the gown made into a top and skirt because she was so much taller than her ancestors.