Today’s headlines: October 7

President congratulates Egypt on October victory anniversary, praises depth and sincerity of relations with Emirates, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Government begins preparing program to gain trust of parliament, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Candidates call for postponing elections for 10 days, Al-Watan (page 1)

Brotherhood plan on surrounding Egyptian embassies on night of elections, Youm7 (page 1)

Ethiopia playing with fire…Conspires over Egypt, Al-Dostour (page 5)

Third amendment to Penal Code during Sisi’s reign: Imprisonment and fine for not reporting crime of possessing explosives, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

331 prisoners pardoned on occasion of October anniversary, Al-Ahram (page 1)

The Russians are coming, Youm7 (page 10)

Ministers and officials reveal to Al-Shorouk on sidelines of October celebrations: New information received by Cairo reveals Mecca accident was premeditated and not regular stampede, Al-Shorouk (page 3)

Hamas prevents Gaza residents from celebrating October victory, Al-Wafd (page 3)

Government announces war on private tuition mafia…Closes down 57 centers, Al-Dostour (page 4)

Mubarak salutes his “sons” from hospital window on October anniversary, Al-Watan (page 1)

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