Kuwait's ruler names new govt. without major changes December 12, 2012 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kuwait's ruler has named a new Cabinet that makes no major changes in membership and reinstates the finance minister who resigned earlier this year under pressure from opposition lawmakers, The Associated Press reports. The failure to make even nominal changes is seen as a slap at the opposition. It comes less than two weeks after parliamentary elections boycotted by anti-government factions, including hard-line Islamists, in protest over change to the voting law. The Dec 1 election brought in a strongly pro-government parliament, but opposition groups stage near daily protests in the oil-rich Gulf nation. The official Kuwait News Agency said the new government keeps the incumbent prime minister, oil minister, and other top officials. It restores Mustafa al-Shamali to the finance job. He resigned in May after facing questions about alleged corruption. Partner news  Top stories Nuland, a career foreign service officer who was until recently State's top spokesperson, was expected to be nominated the post. Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. Bağış said Istanbul’s unique status as a “peaceful coexistence of all cultures and religions” makes it a vital player in the EU. The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said.   Partner news |  Latest news Muse to play free London show after Brad Pitt’s “World War Z” premiere  The concert will take place on Sunday, June 2 and 15,000 tickets will be made available for the event.Gael Garcia Bernal to topline Jon Stewart’s “Rosewater” Bernal recently starred in Pablo Larrain's "No" and produced "Chavez," which stars Michael Pena.Prince of Wales to travel to Armenia May 28 During his stay, Prince of Wales will be taken on a historic tour of the country and attend a charity gala concert."Gangnam Style" singer Psy teases new album for summer Psy has already released six studio albums in South Korea, but his upcoming collection will serve as his first global release. |
