Kuwait's crown prince in waiting, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, is a forceful figure who steered clear of political battles and public roles and spent much of his career helping build the Gulf Arab ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s emir asks government to stay on, prepare for elections
Kuwait's new emir has asked the cabinet to carry on its duties and prepare for parliamentary elections due this year after the prime minister handed in his government's resignation, state news agency ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s new emir names Sheikh Meshaal as new crown prince
The selection of Sheikh Meshaal, currently the deputy head of the National Guard, must be approved by the parliament. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s new emir asks Cabinet to stay on, despite custom
Kuwait's state news agency says the country's new emir, who ascended the throne following the death of his half-brother last week, has asked the Cabinet to continue performing its duties despite the p ... ( read original story ...)
In Focus: At the Boston Palestine Film Festival, documentaries focusing on forgotten lives
Some of the year’s best documentaries can be seen at the Boston Palestine Film Festival. Yung Chang’s « This Is Not a Movie » breathlessly accompanies legendary journalist Robert Fisk during his ... ( read original story ...)
Oman becomes 1st Gulf Arab nation to resend diplomat to Syria
Oman has sent an ambassador back to Syria, becoming the first Gulf Arab nation to do so since early in the Syrian civil war. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Cruises to Nowhere to Start in November
Singapore’s so-called cruises to nowhere will start next month with enhanced safety measures for Genting Hong Kong and Royal Caribbean International’s cruise lines in the city-state, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
2 cruise lines allowed to offer Singapore residents ‘cruises to nowhere’ from November
Two cruise lines will be allowed to offer Singapore residents "cruises to nowhere" from November, under a pilot scheme with enhanced ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon County representative’s measure seeks impeachment of Pa. Supreme Court justice
A Pennsylvania House representative from Lebanon County is calling for the impeachment of state Supreme Court Justice David N. Wecht, according to a triblive.com story. Rep. Frank Ryan, a Lebanon ... ( read original story ...)
France to hold aid conference for Lebanon in November: minister
France will hold a humanitarian aid conference for Lebanon in November, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)