Today’s headlines: December 12, 2016
The headlines in today’s main state and privately owned newspapers:
Terrorism kills 25 during prayers: 52 injured in St. Peter and St. Paul church explosion, presidency declares 3-day mourning period, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)
Mass demonstrations in front of cathedral demanding retribution, Al-Dostour (page 3)
Pope Tawadros II cuts short visit to Greece, Al-Wafd (page 1)
Security identifies perpetrators of Haram explosion, Al-Bawaba (page 3)
Egypt condemns 2 explosions in Istanbul, Al-Ahram (page 1)
Parliament to discuss amending criminal procedures to try terrorists before military courts, Al-Watan (page 1)
Parliament awaits government’s amendments to protest law following Sisi’s instructions, Youm7 (page 3)
MP’s signatures to be collected today to discuss amending old rental law, Al-Shorouk (page 3)
Parliament discusses Personal Status Law as National Council for Women presents suggestions, Al-Watan (page 3)
The General Authority for Investment: Companies established in November provide 7942 employment opportunities, Al-Bawaba (page 1)
Egypt receives first Type-209/1400 submarine, Al-Shorouk (page 1)
Head of Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit proposes 6 principles for new regional system, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 2)
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