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CAIRO, Jan 11 (Aswat Masriya) – Our daily roundup of headlines in Egypt's main state-owned and private newspapers on Jan. 11, 2017:
Al-Akhbar:
- Al-Sisi: We have more than 41 brigades to fight terrorism.
- The president: We are ready to take part in UN peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.
- Salva Kiir: We look forward to utilise the Egyptian expertise in all fields.
- Ten takfiris killed from Bayt Al-Maqdis in Sheikh Zuwaid.
- Security sources: Killers used 100 kilos of explosives in Al-Arish attack.
- Parliamentary support to Egypt's national football team.
Al-Ahram:
- Egyptian support for peacekeeping operations in South Sudan.
- Al-Sisi, Salva Kiir discuss increasing bilateral cooperation.
- Sudden inspections in governorates by Administrative Control Authority.
- Potatoes exports increase to Lebanon, one million barrels of Iraqi petrol monthly to Egypt.
- No current increase in electricity prices.
- Fifa: 48 national teams in World Cup 2026..Pharaohs in Gabon on Friday.
Al-Masry Al-Youm:
- Egypt denies U.S. accusations of violating arms embargo in Libya.
- Agriculture minister to the Parliament: I lost my smile since i took the position.
Al-Shorouk:
- Sisi: South Sudan stability is a priority for Egypt.
- Annual inflation rises up to 24.3%.
- ISIS claims responsibility for Al-Arish attack..Security forces killed 10 terrorists.
- Sources: Ethiopian dam studies will not end in 2017.
- New measures to enter Sinai.
Al-Watan:
- For the first time..Egypt plants wheat twice per year.
- Ministers witness the first harvest season..Second season to being in early February.
- The military blocks mid Sinai road to besiege the attackers of Al-Matafei checkpoint.