Today’s headlines: August 16, 2016

The headlines in today's main state and privately owned newspapers:

Egypt affirms support of legitimate government in Yemen, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Government deceives Parliament: Political forces ask Sisi to suspend IMF loan, Al-Wafd, (page 1)

Gas prices expected to rise 225 piasters, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

82% of Egyptians approve of Sisi’s performance, Youm7 (page 1)

Government to rationalize appointments in state’s administrative body, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Government resorts to Constitutional Court to escape Tiran and Sanafir trap, Al-Watan (page 1)

Parliament’s budget committee: VAT set at 12%, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

1 police officer and 3 soldiers martyred in two bombings in Sinai, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

22 dead, 11 injured in a road accident in Mit Ghamr, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Meeting between Al-Azhar Sheikh and Minister of Endowments to coordinate preaching issues, Al-Akhbar (page 3)

Pharmacists Syndicate: Counterfeit medications flooding market are killing patients, Al-Watan (page 1)

For the 1st time: Confession by Muslim Brotherhood of arming Rabea sit in, Youm7 (page 1)

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