Today’s headlines: October 30, 2016

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

Foreign Minister: Head of Organization for Islamic Cooperation Iyad Madani’s transgressions will impact his continuation in office, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

LE100 million compensation for flood victims: Sisi orders speedy disbursement of compensation and assistance to those affected, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Head of 103 Commando Division and 1 soldier killed in explosion near armored vehicle in Sinai, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Import of non-essential goods to be suspended for 3 months to save US dollars, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

US dollar reaches unprecedented exchange rate, government hesitant to float Egyptian pound, Youm7 (page 3)

Emerging purchasing power expected to push stock market to 8500 points, Al-Mal (page 3)

Egypt elected to UN Human Rights Council, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Altercations erupt in parliament after January 25 revolution described as ‘defeat,’ Al-Watan (page 3)

Life imprisonment for 2 Brotherhood members, 15 years in maximum security for 16 others and 86 acquitted of violent incidents in Bulaq Abul Ela in 2013, Al-Shorouk (page 3)

Another al-Mostakbal prison escapee arrested, Youm7 (page 1)

Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights: ‘We handed the presidency a list of 600 youth to be released,’ Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Dialysis unit in Qasr al-Aini hospital transmits hepatitis C to patients, Al-Dostour (page 1)

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