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Bahrain jails 8 Shiites, revokes nationality

June 16, 2016 | 07:28 p.m EDT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday US Ambassador to Kuwait Karen Sasahara. In a press release, the Ministry of Defense said that during the meeting, both sides discussed matters of common interest and regional and international developments.

Sheikh Fahad stressed deep bilateral ties with the US and diverse cooperation across all fields. Wishing the best for Sasahara in her new position, the Kuwaiti top brass hoped for more success and development between the two friendly countries, the release noted.

The Chief Commander of the Kuwaiti Army, Air Marshal Bandar Al-Muzayen, and Defense Ministry Undersecretary Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah attended the meeting. — KUNA

June 16, 2016 07:28 PM

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