Kuwait

Kuwait cabinet may be key to ending political gridlock

8 Feb 2012

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Facing a bigger and bolder opposition swept into parliament by voters frustrated with Kuwait's dysfunctional politics, the country's rulers are under pressure to appoint a cabinet that can survive long enough to deliver much-needed reforms. Opposition candidates won a solid majority in the 50-seat assembly last week, tapping into a surge of anger over the unpopular former ...

Kuwait cancels festival concerts in solidarity with Syria

8 Feb 2012

Organizers of Kuwait's annual shopping festival, "February Nights," have cancelled all musical concerts in solidarity with the Syrian people.

Kuwait voters punished govt for graft: analysts

5 Feb 2012

The election victory by the Islamist-led opposition in Kuwait reflects public frustration with corruption, coupled with the rise of tribal power and unprecedented street protests, analysts say.