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Kuwait Nabs Members of Hezbollah Terror Cell

Kuwait authorities seize huge arms cache, arrests three suspected members of a terrorist cell linked to Hezbollah.

Kuwait Nabs Members of Hezbollah Terror Cell

In Kuwait, Iran's Zarif Calls for 'United Front' Against Terror

Iran’s foreign minister calls for united front among Middle Eastern nations to fight terrorism in first regional trip since deal with West.

In Kuwait, Iran's Zarif Calls for 'United Front' Against Terror

Kuwait Charges 29 in Mosque Attack

Kuwait charges 29 people over the suicide bombing of a Shiite mosque that was claimed by ISIS.

Kuwait Charges 29 in Mosque Attack

Kuwait Makes Arrest in Attack on Mosque

Kuwait detains the owner of a car that took a bomber to carry out an attack on a Shiite mosque.

Kuwait Makes Arrest in Attack on Mosque

State Department: No Evidence Three Attacks Were Related

State Department spokesman says there is evidence that attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait were coordinated.

State Department: No Evidence Three Attacks Were Related

White House Condemns 'Heinous' Series of Attacks

White House condemns spate of terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait, offers support to the affected countries.

White House Condemns 'Heinous' Series of Attacks

Lawyer for Father of 'Jihadi John' Resigns

Kuwaiti lawyer representing the father of alleged ISIS executioner quits the case after filing lawsuits for his client.

Lawyer for Father of 'Jihadi John' Resigns

Reports: 'Jihadi John' Relatives Under Surveillance in Kuwait

Kuwaiti authorities are monitoring family members of Mohammed Emwazi, believed to be ISIS executioner 'Jihadi John.'

Reports: 'Jihadi John' Relatives Under Surveillance in Kuwait

US Defense Chief Convenes Anti-ISIS War Council in Kuwait

Sec. of Defense Ashton Carter holds meeting of military, diplomatic heads at US base for 'open discussion' on dealing with Islamic State.

US Defense Chief Convenes Anti-ISIS War Council in Kuwait

Kuwaiti Cleric to Hamas: No Ceasefire Until They Bow Before Us

A Kuwaiti cleric recently called on Hamas not to agree to a ceasefire until Israel is erased.

Kuwaiti Cleric to Hamas: No Ceasefire Until They Bow Before Us

Shifting Alliances? Iran and Kuwait Sign Historic Agreements

In first visit by Kuwaiti emir to Iran since 1979 Islamic revolution, six agreements signed, including one on security.

Shifting Alliances? Iran and Kuwait Sign Historic Agreements

Arab League Officially Rejects 'Jewish State'

Arab League summit backs Abbas in refusing to recognize Israel as Jewish, says Israel responsible for 'tensions in the Middle East'.

Arab League Officially Rejects 'Jewish State'

Syrian Opposition Calls for 'Sophisticated Arms'

Arab League summit kicks off with rebel calls for anti-aircraft, other advanced weaponry; Arabs set to reject recognition of 'Jewish state'.

Syrian Opposition Calls for 'Sophisticated Arms'

Arab Summit Pits Qatar against Everyone Else

Syrian conflict takes center stage at an Arab summit starting Tuesday in Kuwait, but Egypt is too hot to handle.

Arab Summit Pits Qatar against Everyone Else

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Kuwaiti Columnist: Arabs Should Have their Brains Examined

Kuwaiti columnist Fouad Al-Hashem mocks Arabs who idolize their leaders. "The truth is that the Arabs are, in fact, 'all mental.'"

Kuwaiti Columnist: Arabs Should Have their Brains Examined

Kuwait Boycotts Abu Dhabi Conference Because of Israel

Kuwait boycotts regional conference on renewable energy because of the presence of a "Zionist" delegation.

Kuwait Boycotts Abu Dhabi Conference Because of Israel

Report: Iran Arming Hezbollah via Iraq to Avoid IAF Strikes

In an effort to avoid Israeli strikes, Tehran using Iraqi national airport to arm Shia terrorist group, Kuwait newspaper claims.

Report: Iran Arming Hezbollah via Iraq to Avoid IAF Strikes

Human Rights Watch: Kuwait Wrong For Imprisoning Shiite Tweeter

Man, 23, sentenced to 10 years for religious insults; Human Rights Watch: Release him immediately.

Human Rights Watch: Kuwait Wrong For Imprisoning Shiite Tweeter

Kuwait Proposes Test to 'Detect' Gays, Ban their Entry

Gulf Arab state plans stricter measures to "help us detect gays who will be then barred from entering Gulf countries."

Kuwait Proposes Test to 'Detect' Gays, Ban their Entry

Kuwait Deports Nine Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Supporters

Officials deported pro-Morsi protesters that illegally demonstrated outside of the Egyptian Consulate in Roudha.

Kuwait Deports Nine Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Supporters

Two Kuwaiti MPs: 'It is Permitted' to Deal With Israel

Two Kuwaiti Members of Parliament gave their approval for the kingdom to have dealings with Israel, according to MEMRI.

Two Kuwaiti MPs: 'It is Permitted' to Deal With Israel

Rights Group Urges Kuwait to Drop 'Offending Emir' Charges

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday urges Kuwait to drop charges against individuals accused of offending the emir.

Rights Group Urges Kuwait to Drop 'Offending Emir' Charges

Several Wounded in Iran Explosion

Several people were wounded Sunday in an explosion in Bandar Imam Khomeini, a port city in Iran, but few details have been released.

Several Wounded in Iran Explosion

Kuwaiti MP Calls for Probe of Alleged Israeli Business Ties

A Kuwaiti MP has called for an official investigation of country’s interior minister for allegedly establishing business ties with Israel.

Kuwaiti MP Calls for Probe of Alleged Israeli Business Ties

Kuwait: Man Given Five Years for Insulting the Emir on Twitter

A Kuwaiti court sentences a local man to five years in prison for insulting the emir on Twitter.

Kuwait: Man Given Five Years for Insulting the Emir on Twitter

Kuwaiti FM Receives First PA Envoy in 22 Years

Kuwait Foreign Minister received the first envoy of the Palestinian Authority to the Gulf state in 22 years.

Kuwaiti FM Receives First PA Envoy in 22 Years

Mass Protests Against Gov't Still Peaceful in Kuwait

Tens of thousands of Kuwaiti protesters have remained peaceful in the capital as they demonstrate against the country's government.

Mass Protests Against Gov't Still Peaceful in Kuwait

Saudi Arabia Arrests 14 Iranian Infiltrators

Saudi officers have arrested 14 Iranians trying to infiltrate on an Iranian boat. Official version: They got lost on their wait to Kuwait.

Saudi Arabia Arrests 14 Iranian Infiltrators

Kuwaiti Court: Opinions Threaten National Security

A 26-year old Kuwaiti man will spend 10 years in prison for 'endangering state security' by insulting the Prophet Mohammad, others.

Kuwaiti Court: Opinions Threaten National Security

Kuwaiti MPs Approve Death Penalty for 'Cursing Allah'

Kuwait’s parliament provisionally passed amendments to its penal code stipulating death for those who curse the Islamic god.

Kuwaiti MPs Approve Death Penalty for 'Cursing Allah'

Kuwait Man Receives 7 Year Sentence for Tweets

A Kuwaiti man has received seven years in prison for a series of Tweets local Shiites considered offensive and 'damaged Kuwait's image'

Kuwait Man Receives 7 Year Sentence for Tweets

Gulf War on Free Speech Spreads to Kuwait

Kuwaiti authorities arrested a man for a series of Tweets they say insulted the Prophet Mohammad

Gulf War on Free Speech Spreads to Kuwait

Kuwait Forms New Cabinet

Kuwait's Emir has accepted the recommendation of his prime minister for a new government after a tulmitous election campaign.

Kuwait Forms New Cabinet

Kuwaiti Emir Appoints New Prime Minister

Following a stunning Islamic victory in Kuwait's polls, Kuwait's ruler has tapped his trusted conferee Sheikh Jaber to head the new cabinet

Kuwaiti Emir Appoints New Prime Minister

Kuwait Heads to the Polls

After a corruption scandal that saw parliament stormed and campaigns marred by arson and riots, Kuwaits are voting.

Kuwait Heads to the Polls

Kuwaitis Tense Ahead of Elections

Two days of campaign-related unrest has prompted Kuwait's interior ministry to as candidates to suspend rallies on the eve of elections.

Kuwaitis Tense Ahead of Elections

Kuwait Delays Appeal in Iranian Espionage Case

A Kuwaiti appeals court has delayed the appeal of convicted Iranian spies until March.

Kuwait Delays Appeal in Iranian Espionage Case

Iran-Kuwait Oil Feud Feeds Gulf Tensions

Oil lies at the heart of tensions between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbors as they vie for hegemony over the world's key oil reserves.

Iran-Kuwait Oil Feud Feeds Gulf Tensions

Kuwait's Revolving Door of Corruption

As Kuwait gears up for elections in the wake of a corruption scandal, some 270 parliamentary candidates have open legal cases against them

Kuwait's Revolving Door of Corruption

Kuwait Denies Deal to Release Iranian Spies

Kuwait has denied it agreed to release convicted Iranian spies in exchange for two of its citizens detained for violating visa rules.

Kuwait Denies Deal to Release Iranian Spies

Kuwait Elections Declared for February 2

As corruption charges dominate headlines in Kuwait City, the emir is forging ahead with plans for new elections.

Kuwait Elections Declared for February 2

Kuwait Corruption Probe in Full Swing

Prosecutors in Kuwait City began questioning 15 former lawmakers accused of selling their votes to the previous government for money.

Kuwait Corruption Probe in Full Swing

Kuwaiti Emir Dissolves Parliament

Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah paved the way for new elections in Kuwait among ongoing allegations of widespread corruption

Kuwaiti Emir Dissolves Parliament

Kuwait Corruption Scandal Widens Into Vote Buying Probe

Days after Kuwait's cabinet resigned amid a corruption scandal prosecutors are probing rumors of parliamentary vote buying

Kuwait Corruption Scandal Widens Into Vote Buying Probe

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

Kuwait warned its citizens Thursday to leave Syria "to ensure their safety" while they still can.

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

New Kuwait Government 'Within Hours'

Kuwait's Emir is expected to appoint an interim government who will tasked with overseeing new elections.

New Kuwait Government 'Within Hours'

Kuwait Cabinet Resigns Amid Corruption Brouhaha

Kuwait's government dissolved itself less that two weeks after protesters stormed parliament decrying widespread corruption.

Kuwait Cabinet Resigns Amid Corruption Brouhaha

Kuwaiti Parliament Stormed, Emir Orders Calm Restored

Kuwait's ruler tells security forces to restore order after parliment was stormed by protesters -- opposition vows revenge if demands unmet.

Kuwaiti Parliament Stormed, Emir Orders Calm Restored

Egypt May Not Allow Kuwaiti Attorneys to Defend Mubarak

A team of Kuwaiti attorneys has volunteered to help defend Hosni Mubarak in court Monday but may not be allowed.

Egypt May Not Allow Kuwaiti Attorneys to Defend Mubarak

Kuwait Reconsiders Lawfare Suit Against Israel at The Hague

Kuwait has reconsidered a plan to sue Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Kuwait Reconsiders Lawfare Suit Against Israel at The Hague

Kuwait: World's Most Girthy Country

Kuwait, a veritable mecca of fat cats, proves to be the world's fattest country.

Kuwait: World's Most Girthy Country

Kuwaiti Cop Goes on Ramadan Murder Spree

Four foreign workers slain as Kuwaiti police officer goes on Ramadan killing spree when he found two eating before iftar.

Kuwaiti Cop Goes on Ramadan Murder Spree

Bahrain Sentences Iranian Spies

Bahrain has sentenced one of its citizens and two Iranian diplomats to 10 years in prison for spying; Bahrain, Kuwait, and US forces were targets.

Bahrain Sentences Iranian Spies

Kuwait Teacher Sacked for Praising Jews

A teacher in Kuwait was sacked for holding up Jewish ethics as a role model for students to follow.

Kuwait Teacher Sacked for Praising Jews

Kuwaiti MPs Duke It Out Over 'Terrorist' Insult

Kuwaiti MPs duke it out when Guantanamo Bay detainees called "terrorists" in the plenum.

Kuwaiti MPs Duke It Out Over 'Terrorist' Insult

Kuwait ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ for UN Human Rights Panel

Syria’s killing of protesters costs it a place on the UN Human Rights panel. Its candidacy is taken over by Kuwait, where there is no rule of law.

Kuwait ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ for UN Human Rights Panel

Middle East Round-Up April 4-6

A review of the turbulent events in the Middle East for April 4-6; Assad Bans Soccer; the Saudis are tense; and More!

Middle East Round-Up April 4-6

Kuwaiti Cabinet Resigns, Iranian 'Spies' Expelled

Groundswell of political unrest in the region has arrived in Kuwait. The cabinet has resigned and Iranian diplomats have been expelled as spies.

Kuwaiti Cabinet Resigns, Iranian 'Spies' Expelled

Kuwait To Sue Shiite Newspaper Over Saudi "Invasion" Headline

Sunni Kuwait is suing a Shiite paper that characterized Saudi involvement in quelling Shiite protests as an "Invasion" of the Sunni-ruled nation.

Kuwait To Sue Shiite Newspaper Over Saudi "Invasion" Headline