Today’s headlines: December 21, 2016

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

Terror spreads across world: US and Iran shut down diplomatic missions in Ankara following assassination of Russian ambassador, Al-Wafd (page 1)  

Cairo condemns Berlin attack, Al-Ahram (page 1)

‘Moscow Declaration’ calls for ceasefire in Syria, as Russian, Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers announce readiness to broker deal, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Saudi Arabia temporarily bans Egyptian pepper exports, Al-Bawaba (page 1)

Saudi Arabian-Ethiopian rapprochement ignites debate in Egyptian Parliament, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry meets Sudanese and Libyan counterparts, Al-Ahram (page 1)

World Bank approves US$1 bn 2nd tranche of US$3 bn loan to Egypt, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

Egyptian Exchange records historic high, as US dollar nears LE20 in 7 banks, Al-Watan (page 1)

Members of Parliament’s health committee reject increases in pharmaceutical prices,Youm7 (page 1)

Supply Ministry denies canceling ration cards for 10 million people, Al-Dostour (page 3)

10-year-old Maggie Moemen joins martyrs of St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Sisi instructs Suez Canal Authority Chairman Mohab Mamish to develop 6 ports in Suez Canal area within 18 months, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

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