James Calderwood Archive
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Nov 29, 2011
Opposition politicians hold a large demonstration in Kuwait despite an announcement that the emir had accepted the cabinet's resignation earlier in the day. Read Article Kuwait's cabinet quits amid claims of corruption
Nov 22, 2011
Protesters return to scene of parliamentary break-in to call for prime minister to quit despite emir’s support for his nephew. Read Article Kuwaitis in fresh rally at parliament
Nov 20, 2011
The Arab League, which suspended Syria last week, wants to send a team of observers to ensure compliance with an Arab-brokered peace plan.
Read Article Arab League deadline fails to stop bloodshed in Syria
Nov 18, 2011
Thousands of demonstrators outside the parliament in Kuwait City clash with police who beat them with batons, injuring five people, the opposition and witnesses say.
Read Article Mob storms Kuwait parliament; emir orders tighter security
Nov 08, 2011
Australian animal-rights activists campaign against allowing animals to be sold for slaughter in private, unregulated environments.
Read Article Kuwaitis prefer to buy live sheep despite controversy
Nov 04, 2011
The giant oil conglomerate has "refused to fund" university initiatives that could help produce a generation of highly trained Kuwaitis, says an assistant professor at Kuwait University's chemical engineering department. Read Article Critics: Kuwait's oil firm does poor job of training engineers
Oct 26, 2011
Opening session of parliament ends with more acrimony. Read Article Kuwaiti emir laments deterioration in politics
Oct 25, 2011
The vice chairman of the Kuwait Airways Corporation union says the strike was called off because the minister of communications ¿agreed to the pay rise of 30 per cent and all of our requests¿ at an emergency meeting. Read Article Flights disrupted during brief strike; Kuwait then boosts pay
Oct 20, 2011
Opposition MP claims to have information linking the Kuwaiti government to suspicious bank transfers in the latest twist in corruption scandal. Read Article Kuwaiti MP links government to suspicious bank transfers
