Kuwait dissolves parliament, sets new election date
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Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah today dissolved the Opposition-dominated parliament and called for new elections on May 17.
The move came two days after cabinet ministers submitted their resignations alleging a lack of cooperation from MPs.
In a nationwide address, the ruling emir of the oil-rich Gulf Arab state says he made the decision because of "irresponsible behaviour" and in order to "safeguard national unity".
- AFP
