Roundup of Egypt's press headlines on Jan. 18, 2017

Wednesday 18-01-2017 10:58 AM

Egypt's newspapers on January 17, 2017. Aswat Masriya

CAIRO, Jan 18 (Aswat Masriya) - Our daily roundup of headlines in Egypt's main state-owned and private newspapers on Jan. 18, 2017:

Al-Ahram:

- Intensified government interference in public issues.

- Egypt ties with Mali, loses two important points.

- Al-Agaty: The Parliament alone has the authority of studying agreements.

- 12 terrorists executed attack on Al-Naqb checkpoint.

Al-Akhbar:

- The parliament raises tax exemption limit from EGP 13,500 to EGP 24,000 annually.

- Cabinet reshuffle: 10 positions expected to change.

Al-Masry Al-Youm:

- Ismail preempts cabinet reshuffle with "statement of account."

- Airplanes chase Al-Naqb checkpoint attackers.

Al-Watan:

- Speedy governmental procedures to control markets.

- National team ties with Mali.

- Health minister: All medicines are currently available, prices increase not possible.

Al-Shorouk:

- The government consults Mofeed Shehab over Tiran, Sanafir islands.

- Details of 10-minute attack on Al-Naqb checkpoint in the New Valley.

 

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