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Person: Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah

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Kuwait's new emir accepts Cabinet's resignation

Kuwait’s Cabinet resigned as expected today, one day after the new emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, was sworn in as the leader of this oil-rich US ally.

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Emir of Kuwait dies at 79

The emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah, who was forced into months of exile by Iraqi forces overrunning his oil-rich Gulf state in 1990 and then supported the US in invading Iraq more than a decade later, died today.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2006

Ailing Kuwait crown prince returns from London

Kuwait’s ailing crown prince, Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabah, returned from a long trip abroad today amid expectations of leadership changes in the oil-rich Gulf state.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005

Women may get vote in Kuwait

KUWAIT’S Cabinet yesterday proposed amending the elections law to allow women to vote and run for parliament.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

Kuwaiti Cabinet wants to give women the vote

Kuwait’s Cabinet today proposed amending the elections law to allow women to vote and run for Parliament.

Sun, 16 May, 2004

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