Today’s headlines: October 16, 2016

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

Military targets terrorist hideout in Sinai: Airstrike kills 100 militants, injures 40 and destroys arms depot, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Ministry of Interior thwarts attempt to smuggle sophisticated weapon systems into Sinai, Al-Watan (page 1)

Sisi: Continuation of current economic situation will negatively impact future,Al-Ahram (page 1)

In protest of Egypt’s difficult situation: Taxi driver unable to afford high prices sets himself on fire in Alexandria, Al-Dostour (page 1)

Finance minister: International community supports our economic reform program,Al-Wafd (page 3)

3 days after TV anchor Rania Badawy suspended viral tuk tuk video lands TV anchor Amr al-Leithy with 3-week suspension, Leithy claims he is on annual leave,Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

The secret behind Egypt’s last minute invitation to take part in Lausanne meeting on Syria, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Egypt and Russia’s ‘Guardians of Friendship’ joint military drill kicks off in Alamein,Al-Watan (page 3)

Egyptian and Saudi tourism companies expected to settle pilgrimage fees within days, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Cotton companies face LE3.4 bn loss in 2015-2016 fiscal year, Youm7 (page 1)

3 thousand youths from all political currents to participate in general youth conference, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

Engineers Syndicate follows footsteps of Cairo University and abolishes religious denomination field on forms, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

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