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Kuwait votes in its 4th election in as many years in its latest attempt to end political gridlock

Apr. 04, 2024 11:32 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait held national elections on Thursday for the fourth time in as many years as the oil-rich country seeks to break out of its longstanding political gridlock. The Persian Gulf country's elected assembly has more power than most in the Arab...

Army dietitian from Illinois dies in Kuwait following incident not related to combat, military says

Feb. 14, 2024 15:40 PM EST

FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (AP) — An Army dietitian from Illinois has died in Kuwait following an incident not related to combat, military officials said Wednesday. Lt. Col. Troy E. Bartley of Alton, Illinois, died Sunday at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, the U.S. Army Reserve Command said....