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Buramia demands open quiz debate

Source: Kuwait Times

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Tue Nov 24 15:45:59 -0800 2009 | political-news

MP Dhaifallah Buramia, who filed to grill the defence minister, yesterday urged the minister to face the grilling in an open parliamentary session following speculation that the government may ask the debate to be held behind closed doors. In a...

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PM's visit to Iran reflects strong ties

Source: Kuwait Times

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Mon Nov 23 15:21:31 -0800 2009 | political-news

The visit of His Highness the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to Iran last Saturday reflected the strength of the historic Kuwaiti-Iranian ties. Iran was satisfied with the visit during which trade, electricity, and water agreements...

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President Finds Golf Is No Slam Dunk

Source: Asian Wall Street Journal

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Tue Nov 24 05:34:13 -0800 2009 | political-news

One day last summer, Gene Mulak, observing carnage in the sand trap, decided it was time to rescue the Leader of the Free World. "Open the clubface more!" the golf pro yelled to President Barack Obama. A rank of bodyguards...

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Elderly woman is 27th H1N1 casualty in Kuwait

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al-Kuwayt :: Kuwait | updated Sun Nov 22 10:05:09 -0800 2009 | health-news

Manama: A woman in her 60’s has died from the swine flu in Kuwait, taking the country's toll to 27, health officials said on Sunday. The woman had chronic diseases and breathing difficulties and died on Saturday evening, Dr Qais...

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KSE faces sell-off amid large cap woes

Source: Zawya Market News

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Sat Nov 21 23:43:52 -0800 2009 | political-news

Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) was knocked down this week by bad new surrounding couple of the leading companies in the market. The biggest market capitalization, Zain tumbled on report that Indian state telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd would stay...

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Leader wants PG states to play bigger role in intl. politics

Source: Press TV

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Sun Nov 22 05:51:28 -0800 2009 | political-news

Speaking in a meeting with Kuwaiti Premier Sheikh Nasser Mohammed al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Sunday, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called for greater cooperation between Muslim countries and Persian Gulf littoral states. Referring to the 'immense natural wealth' of these countries, the...

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Doctors: Kuwait's health system good with some loopholes

Source: Kuwait Times

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Thu Nov 19 22:20:34 -0800 2009 | health-news

III In the early hours of the morning, most Polyclinics in Kuwait are packed with patients, all waiting for an answer to their health concerns...Medical care may stand on the shoulder of nurses, but doctors provide the care and carry the...

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Cabinet gears up to face Assembly grilling motions

Source: Kuwait Times

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Fri Nov 20 12:47:15 -0800 2009 | political-news

The Cabinet is considering methods by which it can curb the flood of grilling motions that have been filed, after it reaches an agreement on the legislative authority's abuse of its constitutional right . It reiterated its commitment to push...

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Sheikh Ahmad: Govt will face questions

Source: Kuwait Times

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Thu Nov 19 22:59:51 -0800 2009 | political-news

Islamist MP Daifallah Buramiya carried out his threat yesterday, filing a request to grill Minister of Defense Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, alleging that he has committed a number of financial and administrative violations. In his 44-page grilling motion, Buramiya charged...

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Bleak outlook on current political situation

Source: Kuwait Times

Jalīb aš-Šuyūẖ :: Kuwait | updated Wed Nov 18 22:28:42 -0800 2009 | political-news

According to results of a poll posted on the Kuwait Times website, 67 percent of people are expecting the dissolution of the Parliament soon. This comes after a series of events took place: in the short period of time since...

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