Gulf | Kuwait
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Monday Nov 26
Kuwait opposition rally gets government go-ahead
The Kuwaiti ministry of interior approves opposition rally on the eve of controversial elections
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Sunday Nov 25
Iraqi gets death for killing Kuwait coast guard
Two Iraqi fishermen sentenced to three years each and minor to one year
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Saturday Nov 24
Young Kuwaitis restless in welfare haven
Misgivings about development, social life and corruption spread disenchantment
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Friday Nov 23
Kuwait appeals to voters amid boycott calls
Media starts broadcasting advertisements urging Kuwaitis to cast their votes
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Friday Nov 23
Kuwaiti youth desperate for social freedom
Vast majority yearns for a life beyond strict conservative boundaries
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Thursday Nov 22
Kuwait frees 3 tweeters on bail
Twitter users accused of insulting emir
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Thursday Nov 22
Kuwait Emir to comply with elections ruling
Kuwaitis urged to cast ballots instead of wailing and causing disturbances
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Tuesday Nov 20
Kuwait opposition plans rally as elections near
Government says no grounds for case against electoral law amendment
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Tuesday Nov 20
Kuwait endorses GCC security pact
Agreement articles in line with the Kuwaiti constitution, minister says
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Tuesday Nov 20
Kuwait deports 19 Egyptians
Men accused of raising funds for Egyptian political parties
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Monday Nov 19
No e-counting in Kuwait’s elections
Candidates’ final list to be announced this week
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Monday Nov 19
Kuwait bars 39 candidates from running in elections
Former speaker rejects opposition boycott call
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Sunday Nov 18
Kuwait detains Twitter users for insulting emir
Three others who were arrested with them were each freed on bail of $3,550
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Sunday Nov 18
Egypt bids to avert expulsion of 20 from Kuwait
Detained men accused of breaking the law by raising funds for political party
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Sunday Nov 18
Kuwait opposition set to challenge one-vote rule
Government warns against bids to pressure voters, sabotage elections
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Wednesday Nov 14
Campaigns to intensify as Kuwaitis await Election Day
Strong stances hobble agreement on national polls merit
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Tuesday Nov 13
Father prays for miracle to save son from death
Kuwaiti given capital sentence for killing Saudi man
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Monday Nov 12
Kuwait summons Islamist activist
Al Mutairi wrote article 10 years ago which is deemed to undermine Emir’s status
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Monday Nov 12
Al Barrak asks court to lift travel ban
He says he may be allowed to travel for medical treatment
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Monday Nov 12
Kuwait court puts off Al Barrak’s trial
Faces charges of undermining the Emir’s status and interference in his prerogatives
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Sunday Nov 11
Thousands of Kuwaitis protest voting rules
Opposition leaders address protesters, many of whom were sitting on carpets drinking tea
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Sunday Nov 11
Kuwait rally coincides with statute jubilee
Protests to focus on violations the constitution has been subjected to, say sources
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Sunday Nov 11
Kuwait society expels member for joining polls
The opposition said it was boycotting the elections to protest against the amendment of the 2006 electoral law
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Sunday Nov 11
Kuwait celebrates statute with Guinness record
$15m pyrotechnics display marks golden jubilee of constitution
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Sunday Nov 11
GCC security pact up for ministerial review
Accord could be placed before heads of state during December summit in Bahrain
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