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Kuwait

# kuwait - Friday 28 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie America

‘Stormin Norman’ Schwarzkopf dies at 78

The US general led Operation Desert Storm during the 1991 Gulf War.

# kuwait - Sunday 18 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Kuwait

Kuwait detains Twitter users for ‘insulting emir’

Four Twitter users were ordered to be detained for 10 days for allegedly insulting the country’s ruler.

# kuwait - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

GALLERY: Ireland’s 20 most improved trading partners in 2011

We’ve ranked the countries with which Ireland has the best surplus of exports – and seen where that’s grown in 2011.

# kuwait - Saturday 24 March, 2012

From The Score Kazakhstan This post contains videos

Video: Kazakhstan calls for ‘thorough investigation’ of Borat anthem error

The spoof anthem was played during a medal ceremony at the Arab Shooting Championships in Kuwait this week.

# kuwait - Friday 23 March, 2012

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Kuwait a minute, that’s not our anthem

Cultural learnings needed in Kuwait after anthem mix-up.

# kuwait - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Shannon Airport

Over 1,100 planes carrying military arms landed at Shannon Airport in 2011

The Minister for Transport has also said that under 250,000 American soldiers passed through the airport in 2011.

# kuwait - Sunday 18 December, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Iraq War

Elation as final US troops roll out of Iraq

The last American soldiers whooped and hugged as they crossed the border into neighbouring Kuwait.

# kuwait - Monday 28 November, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Kuwait

Kuwait to dissolve parliament – reports

Kuwait’s government is holding an emergency meeting today over increasing pressure from the public and the opposition – who are calling for the Prime Minister’s resignation.

# kuwait - Monday 8 August, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Syria

Kuwait recalls Syrian ambassador amid reports of fresh violence

Meanwhile, Kuwait also says that Gulf foreign ministers will meet soon to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria.

# kuwait - Friday 10 June, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Libya

End Game: Talks begin on how to run Libya after Gaddafi

A 22-nation group meets rebels to discuss how the country will be run, as Gaddafi aides son reportedly prepares an exit.

# kuwait - Wednesday 11 May, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Tourism

Shatter confirms details of Ireland’s first visa waiver scheme

Justice minister Alan Shatter announces the 14 countries to which the visa waiver will apply from July 1.

# kuwait - Wednesday 13 April, 2011

Oil

Oil prices jump back up after Kuwait halts exports

Sandstorms in Kuwait have forced the temporary suspension of oil exports – forcing the price of oil back up after yesterday’s drop.

# kuwait - Thursday 31 March, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Kuwait

Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats accused of spying

Expulsions come on same day Kuwait’s cabinet resigns to avoid parliamentary questions.