Jun 30 Women's Suffrage, Reformist Victory Mark Kuwaiti Elections By PBS News Hour Women voted and ran for the legislature of Kuwait for the first time in the oil-rich Gulf state's history Thursday, and though no women captured any seats, the election drew unprecedented support for democratic reform from young people and women. Continue reading
Mar 23 Grenade Attack on 101st Division in Kuwait Kills One A soldier from the U.S. 101st Airborne Division in Kuwait allegedly attacked a command center tent Saturday, throwing two grenades and firing his weapon at fellow soldiers. The assault killed one American and wounded 15. Continue reading
Mar 22 Grenade Attack Wounds Members of 101st Airborne in Kuwait Troops in a U.S. 101st Airborne Division camp in Kuwait were attacked with grenades early Sunday local time, with 13 soldiers sustaining injuries. A U.S. solider has been detained as a suspect in connection with the incident, military officials said. Continue reading
Mar 13 Kuwait Bombing Investigation Continues U.S. military officials are still searching for answers as to why a bombing exercise in Kuwait took a fatal turn Monday, killing six servicemen and seriously injuring three others. Continue reading