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Kuwait court dissolves parliament

Kuwait says its constitutional court has dissolved the current parliament after challenges to ballot rules, forcing new elections that could reopen political showdowns and clashes in the Gulf nation.

Reports: 11-year term for Kuwait woman over tweets

Kuwait opposition groups say a woman has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after convictions that include insulting the Gulf nation's ruler and encouraging his overthrow.

Reports: Kuwait oil minister resigns

Kuwait media say the Gulf nation's oil minister has resigned after criticism of a $2.2 billion compensation payment over a collapsed business deal.

Kuwait launches sports clubs for women

Muneera al-Shatti has loved playing basketball since she was a child but it wasn't until Thursday that she had chance to show off her skills at a public arena in Kuwait.

Kuwait jails 2 for offending emir

Kuwait has the Gulf's most free-wheeling political system and a vibrant press, but denouncing the Western-backed emir is illegal.

Iraq resumes flights to Kuwait after 22-year halt

Kuwait's parliament in January approved a deal under which Baghdad will pay $500 million in compensation to Kuwait's national carrier for damages caused during the Iraqi occupation.

Iraq, Kuwait to resume flights after 22-year halt

Iraq's Transportation Ministry says that country's airline will resume commercial flights to Kuwait for the first time since Saddam Hussein's forces invaded the Gulf nation in 1990.

Kuwait: Iraq to resume flights after 22-year halt

The decision follows approval by Kuwait's parliament last month for Baghdad to pay $500 million in compensation to Kuwait's national carrier for damage caused during the 1990-1 occupation.

Kuwait arrests 3 former MPs for emir insults

The charges against the former parliament members - Falah al-Sawwagh, Bader al-Dahoum and Khaled al-Tahous - stem from speeches made at rallies opposing changes to Kuwait's voting rules.

Kuwait lawmakers clear airline privatization plan

Kuwait's parliament has approved a privatization plan for the struggling flagship carrier Kuwait Airways that includes a special government-appointed panel to oversee the transition.

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Kuwait court dissolves parliament; elections ahead

The official Kuwait News Agency said the court's decision "invalidates" the 50-member chamber.

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait court dissolves parliament; elections ahead

A Kuwaiti lawyer stands outside the constitutional court in Kuwait City, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

BAGHDAD: Kuwaiti premier visits Iraq, tightening bonds

In February, an Iraqi Airways flight landed in Kuwait for the first time since Saddam's invasion.

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Kuwait court dissolves parliament, orders new vote

Kuwait court dissolves parliament, orders new vote

MIDEAST STOCKS-Kuwait up but court ruling spells uncertainty; other mkts fall

Kuwait's measure climbed 0.3 percent, halting a two-session losing streak.

Kuwait Court Dissolves Parliament

Kuwait Court Dissolves Parliament