Tag: Kuwait
Gulf to earn $1.36 trillion from oil in two years: report
The oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are projected to earn close to $US1.3 trillion ($1.36 trillion) in oil revenue in 2008 and 2009, a Kuwaiti economic report said.[MORE]
Radical Islamists gain in Kuwait vote, no women elected
Radical Sunni Islamists made a strong showing in Kuwait's legislative election and minority Shiites gained one more seat, but women failed again to enter Parliament, according to results released.[MORE]
Aust's ecological footprint one of biggest in world: index
Australia has one of the world's biggest ecological footprints, according to an annual index.[MORE]
Nuclear boom prompts proliferation concerns
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A rush for nuclear power has prompted concerns over the proliferation of nuclear weapons.[MORE]
Suicide bomber was former Guantanamo detainee
A man who carried out a suicide attack in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul has been identified as a former Kuwaiti detainee at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a US military spokesman said.[MORE]
Kuwait dissolves parliament, sets new election date
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah today dissolved the Opposition-dominated parliament and called for new elections on May 17.[MORE]
Bush visits US 5th Fleet amid Iran tensions
US President George W Bush has visited the US Navy's Fifth Fleet amid new tensions with Iran over an incident where the United States says its ships were harassed in the Strait of Hormuz.[MORE]
Bush hails Iraq progress after desert update
President George W Bush says America's new strategy has reversed Iraq's descent into mayhem and the United States is on track to complete the withdrawal of 20,000 troops by mid-year.[MORE]
Iraq troop withdrawal on track: Bush
US President George W Bush has announced the United States is on track to complete the withdrawal of 20,000 troops from Iraq by mid-year, and further reductions will depend on military recommendations.[MORE]
Gulf states suggest Iran nuclear compromise: report
Arab states in the Gulf have come up with a compromise aimed at defusing the crisis between the West and Iran over its disputed nuclear program, according to a specialised Middle East publication.[MORE]
Muslim comic book heroes inspired by Allah
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Indonesian kids can now read a comic book which stars Allah's 99 monikers.[MORE]
Socceroos should be thrown out of Asia: Kuwait
Kuwait has called for Australia's Socceroos to be thrown out of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), saying it was a big mistake to admit them in the first place.[MORE]
Socceroos should be thrown out of Asia: Kuwait
Kuwait has called for Australia's Socceroos to be thrown out of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), saying it was a big mistake to admit them in the first place.[MORE]
PETA takes campaign against live exports to Middle East
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is targeting Middle Eastern consumers in a campaign against Australia's live export trade.[MORE]
Socceroos humbled by lowly Kuwait
Australia has suffered its first loss in the Asian Cup after turning in an ordinary performance to go down 2-0 to Kuwait in a qualifying match in Kuwait City overnight.[MORE]
Socceroos humbled by lowly Kuwait
Australia has suffered its first loss in the Asian Cup after turning in an ordinary performance to go down 2-0 to Kuwait in a qualifying match in Kuwait City overnight.[MORE]
Arnold trying to make every post a winner
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he is treating every match in charge of the national team as if it is his last.[MORE]
Arnold trying to make every post a winner
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he is treating every match in charge of the national team as if it is his last.[MORE]
Socceroos wary of Kuwait
World Cup defender Scott Chipperfield says the Socceroos are expecting a tough clash with Kuwait in Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier.[MORE]
Socceroos name strong squad to play Kuwait
Australia have named a powerful squad of European-based players, including nine World Cup stars, for next week's Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait. [MORE]
Socceroos name strong squad to play Kuwait
Australia have named a powerful squad of European-based players, including nine World Cup stars, for next week's Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait. [MORE]
Socceroos down Kuwait
Australia scored two late goals to qualify for next year's Asian Cup football finals with a 2-0 win over Kuwait at the Sydney Football Stadium on Wednesday evening.[MORE]
Socceroos, Kuwait 0-0 at the break
Australia and Kuwait were 0-0 at half-time in their Asian Cup qualifying match at the Sydney Football Stadium. [MORE]
Socceroos down Kuwait
Australia scored two late goals to qualify for next year's Asian Cup football finals with a 2-0 win over Kuwait at the Sydney Football Stadium on Wednesday evening.[MORE]
Socceroos stand-ins aim to stand out
After the euphoria of reaching the second round of the World Cup in Germany, the Socceroos hope a cast of understudies will not fluff their lines in Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait in Sydney. [MORE]
