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Papers express armed forces fears | Papers express armed forces fears |
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Concerns over the strain on the armed forces are expressed in the papers. | Concerns over the strain on the armed forces are expressed in the papers. |
The Sunday Telegraph reports that due to Kosovo declaring independence, Britain's last reserves are to be sent to the Balkans. | The Sunday Telegraph reports that due to Kosovo declaring independence, Britain's last reserves are to be sent to the Balkans. |
Military chiefs and MPs have told the paper that the deployment is "demented," with the army currently nearly 4,000 men under strength. | Military chiefs and MPs have told the paper that the deployment is "demented," with the army currently nearly 4,000 men under strength. |
The Sunday Times is also worried about the military - it reports a senior defence official warning the services are heading for a "train crash". | The Sunday Times is also worried about the military - it reports a senior defence official warning the services are heading for a "train crash". |
Sharia law | |
The Mail on Sunday - it reports Britain will be the first western nation to issue "Sharia law" bonds approved by Muslim clerics. | The Mail on Sunday - it reports Britain will be the first western nation to issue "Sharia law" bonds approved by Muslim clerics. |
It claims Chancellor Alistair Darling is about to approve the scheme, and that it would allow the government to build bridges with the Muslim community. | It claims Chancellor Alistair Darling is about to approve the scheme, and that it would allow the government to build bridges with the Muslim community. |
But critics fear it could undermine Britain's financial and legal systems. | But critics fear it could undermine Britain's financial and legal systems. |
Problems in Pakistan | Problems in Pakistan |
The Independent on Sunday turns its attention to Pakistan and trumpets an exclusive interview with President Musharraf - conducted by Jemima Khan. | The Independent on Sunday turns its attention to Pakistan and trumpets an exclusive interview with President Musharraf - conducted by Jemima Khan. |
The ex-wife of Imran Khan - who is one of the general's sternest critics - tells of how she spent half an hour in Musharraf's office, with him painting himself as a benign, legitimised dictator. | The ex-wife of Imran Khan - who is one of the general's sternest critics - tells of how she spent half an hour in Musharraf's office, with him painting himself as a benign, legitimised dictator. |
She leaves her meeting with an impression of amateurishness and naivety that would be endearing - if it had not been so bad for the country. | She leaves her meeting with an impression of amateurishness and naivety that would be endearing - if it had not been so bad for the country. |
The Observer says many on the streets of Pakistan fear there will be widespread unrest following the elections. | The Observer says many on the streets of Pakistan fear there will be widespread unrest following the elections. |
It reports there are huge concerns about ballot-rigging by the government. | It reports there are huge concerns about ballot-rigging by the government. |
Flights and ferrets | Flights and ferrets |
The Sunday Mirror accuses Commons Speaker Michael Martin of using air miles earned from tax payer-paid flights to buy travel for his family. | The Sunday Mirror accuses Commons Speaker Michael Martin of using air miles earned from tax payer-paid flights to buy travel for his family. |
The paper thinks Mr Martin should consider whether he is fit to hold the post - especially as he is in charge of reforming MPs' expenses. | The paper thinks Mr Martin should consider whether he is fit to hold the post - especially as he is in charge of reforming MPs' expenses. |
Finally, the Telegraph reports that the ferret is fast becoming one of Britain's favourite pets. | Finally, the Telegraph reports that the ferret is fast becoming one of Britain's favourite pets. |
Ten years ago there were just a 100,000 - now there are two million. | Ten years ago there were just a 100,000 - now there are two million. |
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