Gulf | Kuwait
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Thursday Dec 27
Four suspects in police custody for murder of dentist
Two Iraqi brothers surrender following massive man-hunt
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Wednesday Dec 26
Kuwait TV channel court trial postponed
Opposition-linked TV channel shut down for alleged violation of regulations
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Monday Dec 24
Kuwait to hold donor conference for Syria aid
Shaikh Sabah tells GCC summit in Bahrain conference will take place before the end of January
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Sunday Dec 23
Kuwait liberals blast calls to ban Christmas
It is unclear who the call to ban celebrations came from as mainstream groups do not call for bans
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Friday Dec 21
Kuwait vote boycott deepens city-tribal rift
Dispute shows imbalance in power between those ‘inside and outside the wall’
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Friday Dec 21
Political parties are banned in Kuwait
Top portfolios are traditionally held by ruling family members
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Thursday Dec 20
Training site part of cooperation initiative
Shaikh Sabah stresses need for security, stability in Gulf region
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Wednesday Dec 19
Wife files for divorce one week after marriage
Wife reconsidered marriage one week after costly wedding
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Wednesday Dec 19
Bahrain, Kuwait lash out at Iranian statements
Kuwaiti official says the region has seen enough wars, stresses need for peace with Iran
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Monday Dec 17
Kuwait looks to closer cooperation with Iraq
Baghdad, Kuwait to sign 10 accords in 2013
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Monday Dec 17
Kuwait expels German who attended protest
Non-accredited foreign journalists are suspect as only citizens have the right to protest
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Sunday Dec 16
Kuwait Emir stresses compliance with constitution
Parliament inauguration speeches urges nation-building, national unity
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Sunday Dec 16
Kuwait moves to recoup utility bills
Disconnection drive launched amid high default rate despite heavy state subsidises
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Sunday Dec 16
Boy lost in Kuwait desert saved in massive rescue operation
Police, volunteers engage in search in indication of positive social values
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Sunday Dec 16
Kuwait security forces block parliament protests
Protests came as lawmakers held their first parliamentary session
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Sunday Dec 16
Kuwait opposition activists stage night protest
AL Barrak says opposition will keep protesting until ‘parliament of dummies’ collapses
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Friday Dec 14
The youthful face of Kuwait’s revolution
Young activists leading way in movement for greater accountability from rulers
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Thursday Dec 13
Kuwaiti woman minister pledges new approach
Dhikra sees more rights for Kuwaiti women in future
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Wednesday Dec 12
Few new faces in Kuwait’s new government
Controversial finance minister Al Shamali was reappointed
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Wednesday Dec 12
Two women ministers in Kuwait’s new cabinet
Cabinet includes controversial former finance minister
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Monday Dec 10
Kuwait court postpones Al Barrak’s trial
More time is needed to verify former PM’s speech
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Sunday Dec 9
Kuwaiti activists to camp outside parliament
Rally to be held on the day of the new parliament’s opening session
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Saturday Dec 8
Kuwaiti demonstrators denounce elections
Tens of thousands gather to call on the government to repeal electoral law
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Thursday Dec 6
Ban urges Iraq, Kuwait to normalise ties
Secretary General also urges Baghdad and Erbil to resolve disputes peacefully
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Thursday Dec 6
Kuwaiti ministry takes firm line on marches
Youth groups, opposition plan demonstration Saturday
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