Kuwaitis vote for new parliament to break political deadlock

                   
iht.com     May 17, 2008            

Voters in Kuwait lined up Saturday to vote in landmark parliamentary elections that could substantially change the legislative body of this tiny, oil-rich Gulf emirate following electoral reforms to reduce corruption and vote buying. The elections come after Kuwait's ruler, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed... [read full story]                

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Kuwaiti women battle against the odds in election

thestar.com.my     May 15, 2008          

KUWAIT (Reuters) - We tried men for years," said Rola Dashti, one of 27 women running against 246 men. Kuwait's 50-member National Assembly passed a law in 2005 granting women the right to vote and run for office for the first time since its creation in 1962. Women account for some 55 percent of...                

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Kuwaiti female parliamentary candidates hope for better result second time around

iht.com     May 15, 2008          

Kuwaiti women participating in parliamentary elections Saturday for only the second time in the history of this conservative Muslim country hope to improve on their performance in 2006 when they failed to win any seats. There are no officially recognized political parties in Kuwait, but informal...                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

wtop.com     May 17, 2008          

This a Monday May 12, 2008 file photo showing, Kuwaiti men attend an election rally at Sulaibikhat, Kuwait. The country's ruler, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, called early elections after he disbanded the 50-seat house in March saying clashes between the two powers have halted development....                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

nwsource.com     May 17, 2008          

By DIANA ELIAS Associated Press Writer KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaitis vote Saturday for a new parliament that must work with the royal family-controlled Cabinet, whose recent resignation triggered a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich U.S. ally. The country's ruler, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al...                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

charlotte.com     May 17, 2008          

Kuwaitis vote Saturday for a new parliament that must work with the royal family-controlled Cabinet, whose recent resignation triggered a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich U.S. ally.The country's ruler, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, disbanded the 50-seat parliament in March after...                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

chron.com     May 17, 2008          

By DIANA ELIAS Associated Press Writer KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaitis vote Saturday for a new parliament that must work with the royal family-controlled Cabinet, whose recent resignation triggered a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich U.S. ally. The country's ruler, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al...                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

sacbee.com     May 17, 2008          

Kuwaitis vote Saturday for a new parliament that must work with the royal family-controlled Cabinet, whose recent resignation triggered a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich U.S. ally. This a Monday May 12, 2008 file photo showing, Kuwaiti men attending an election rally with former...                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

newsvine.com     May 17, 2008          

Kuwaitis vote Saturday for a new parliament that must work with the royal family-controlled Cabinet, whose recent resignation triggered a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich U.S. ally. The country's ruler, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, disbanded the 50-seat parliament in March after...                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

ibtimes.com     May 17, 2008          

KUWAIT CITY (AP) - Kuwaitis vote Saturday for a new parliament that must work with the royal family-controlled Cabinet, whose recent resignation triggered a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich U.S. ally. This a Monday May 12, 2008 file photo showing, Kuwaiti men attending an election...                

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Kuwait votes for a new parliament

iht.com     May 17, 2008          

Kuwaitis vote Saturday for a new parliament that must work with the royal family-controlled Cabinet, whose recent resignation triggered a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich U.S. ally. The country's ruler, Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, disbanded the 50-seat parliament in March after...                

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