News: Kuwait

We have started to collect the most important news related to Kuwait in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Kuwait – overview

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• October 21st 2009 – May 16th 2009
• April 20th 2009 – October 22nd 2008
• September 8th 2008 – February 21st 2008
• February 18th 2008 – July 11th 2006
• July 10th 2006 – January 29th 2006
• January 25th 2006 – January 15th 2006
• January 15th 2006 – November 11th 2005

Kuwait: news

Sabahs dominate Kuwaiti cabinet

Monday, July 10th 2006, 13:48

Kuwait's emir approves a new cabinet dominated by his relatives, despite the opposition's victory in elections.
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Reformist gains in Kuwaiti vote

Friday, June 30th 2006, 7:01

Reformists make strong gains in parliamentary elections, while women candidates fail to win seats.
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Kuwaitis vote in landmark polls

Thursday, June 29th 2006, 18:00

Kuwait holds parliamentary elections which, for the first time, allow women to vote and stand as candidates.
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Electoral first for Kuwaiti women

Thursday, May 25th 2006, 14:32

Five women become candidates in the Kuwaiti elections for the first time in the Gulf state's history.
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Kuwaiti leader calls new election

Sunday, May 21st 2006, 18:26

Kuwait's emir dissolves parliament and sets new elections for 29 June amid a row over electoral reforms.
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Kuwaiti election reform delayed

Tuesday, May 16th 2006, 13:07

The Kuwaiti parliament votes to refer a controversial electoral reform bill to the Constitutional Court.
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Kuwaiti women vote for first time

Tuesday, April 4th 2006, 10:59

Kuwaiti women are allowed to cast votes for the first time in Gulf state, in a municipal by-election.
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Kuwaiti MPs confirm crown prince

Monday, February 20th 2006, 13:50

Kuwait's parliament votes unanimously to approve Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad as crown prince.
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Kuwaiti emir names surprise heir

Tuesday, February 7th 2006, 19:17

Kuwait's emir names his brother as successor, breaking with a tradition of alternating power between clans.
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Kuwait emir takes oath before MPs

Sunday, January 29th 2006, 10:20

Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad is sworn in after having been appointed by parliament as Kuwait's new ruler.
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