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Gazan conflict dominates papers

Papers

The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip between Hamas fighters and Israel's armed forces still dominates the press.

The Daily Telegraph says the Israelis have embarked on the riskiest phase of their operation in Gaza, with the launch of their ground assault.

"The task could scarcely be more perilous," warns the paper.

The Sun carries the headline "Tunnels of Terror," saying Hamas fighters are hiding underground before "popping up" up to attack Israeli forces.

The Daily Mail reports that sexual health clinics could soon be open in every secondary school and college, in a drive to cut teenage pregnancies.

The paper also says that flu and winter vomiting outbreaks are expected to hit schools and businesses.

Economic initiatives

The Daily Express says this could be the UK's hardest winter for decades.

The Daily Mirror reports on how movie star John Travolta tried to save his teenage son Jett, who collapsed and died while on a family holiday.

The Times columnist, Peter Riddell, says we can expect a flood of initiatives on the economy from Gordon Brown in the coming weeks.

The Financial Times and the Telegraph both cover Mr Brown's pledge to help those hit by plummeting interest rates.

The FT says the options could include proposals already being considered by the Conservatives.

And it also says they are understood to be looking at abolishing the basic rate of tax on savings income.

Eton roast

There is good news for theatregoers in the West End of London, as David Tennant is once again playing Hamlet after surgery for a back problem.

The Telegraph says the outgoing Dr Who actor was given a standing ovation on Saturday from an audience who had been expecting to see his understudy.

The Express covers the impact of the economic downturn in Eton, world-famous for its £28,000-a-year private school.

One local pub is even offering a "credit cruncher" Sunday roast for £7.

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