Thousands Take To Jakarta Streets Over Wahid Scandal
Thousands of demonstrators rallied outside parliament Monday as MPs remained split over whether to accept the findings of an inquiry into financial scandals allegedly involving President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Kuwaiti Government Resigns After Long-Running Battle With Parliament
The Kuwaiti government resigned Sunday following a long-running battle with parliament, house speaker Jassem al-Khorafi announced, stirring calls from opposition MPs for political reform within the ruling family.
Jordan And Iraq To Establish Free Trade
Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abul Ragheb on Monday said that Jordan would hold talks with Iraq next week in order to establish a Free Trade Zone between the two countries.