Kuwait
French ambassador to Kuwait Nada Yafi (L) and British ambassador to Kuwait Frank Baker (2L) attend the opening session of the new parliamentary term in Kuwait City on February 15, 2012. Kuwait formed a new cabinet with 10 fresh faces but the government, which included no women, immediately came under fire from opposition MPs who hold a majority in parliament.
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possibilities being discussed are for some troops to return in 2012, an option preferred by some Iraqi politicians who want to claim credit for ending what many here still call an occupation, even though legally it ended years ago. Other scenarios being discussed include offering training in the United States, in a nearby country such as Kuwait, or having some troops here under NATO auspices.
We got down to Kuwait for a Thanksgiving dinner down there, so I'll always remember that
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Former Kuwaiti ambassador to U.S. dies
KUWAIT CITY -- Sheik Saud Al Nasser Al Sabah, who served as Kuwait 's ambassador to the United States during Iraq 's 1990 invasion of the oil-rich country and the American-led war to oust Saddam Hussein 's forces, has died, a government-backed newspaper Read more »
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Qatar says Arab monitors in Syria made mistakes
(AP) -- Qatar's prime minister said the Arab League observer mission in Syria has made "some mistakes" and he was turning to the United Nations for help.Qatari Prime Minister Sheik Hamad bin Jassem Al Thani discussed the monthlong mission with U.N. Secre Read more »
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Last US troops leave Iraq as war ends
The last U.S. soldiers rolled out of Iraq across the border into neighboring Kuwait at daybreak Sunday, whooping, fist bumping and hugging each other in a burst of joy and relief. Their convoy's exit marked the end of a bitterly divisive war that raged f Read more »
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The future of burgers on Long Island
Word has just reached us that Shake Shack , Danny Meyerâs burger-frank-and-frozen-custard chain, plans to set up shop at 900 Old Country Rd. in Westbury in late 2012. The first Shake Shack opened in 2004 in Manhattanâs Madison Square Park and has had lin Read more »
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Kuwait opposition protesters disrupt parliament
(AP) -- Opposition lawmakers have warned of a growing political crisis after dozens of anti-government protesters muscled their way into Kuwait's parliament during a debate over efforts to question the prime minister about corruption allegations.Local me Read more »
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Kuwait: KD 21 million lost in Mishref sewage
KUWAIT: The Criminal Court has postponed the case of Mishref sewage pumping station, in which nine persons are accused. Among them are three leading figures of the Ministry of Public Works. All are accused of forgery and destruction of property. The firs 3:38 AM from Zawya.com Read more »
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'Front vehicle windscreens must be transparent' in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Ministry of Interior Director of Public Relations, Col Adel Ahmad Al-Hashash, said the ministry is keen to keep all citizens and expatriates informed about decisions and security formalities and traffic regulations taken by the ministry. This wil 3:34 AM from Zawya.com Read more »
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Airbus wins £3billion order from ALAFCO for 50 jets
AIRBUS won a firm order from Aviation Lease & Finance Co. of Kuwait for 50 A320neo single-aisle planes valued at £3billion. Alafco also took an option for an additional 30 of the planes – with wings made at Broughton - which are designed to use less fuel 3:23 AM from The Daily Post Read more »
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45th soldiers perform vital step in R3 operations
45th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - As the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan continues, soldiers from the retrograde section, take up the task of moving equipment affected by years of use out of theater. “Since we’re 1:35 AM from DVIDS Read more »
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Kuwait bans smoking in public
KUWAIT CITY The Gulf state of Kuwait on Monday banned all forms of smoking in most public places, including cafes, restaurants, hotels and malls. Commerce and industry minister Amani Buresli ordered cafes, hotels and restaurants to allocate well-isolate 2/14/12 from Khaleej Times Read more »