Feb 16, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- In the biggest shakeup in years, Kuwait has replaced its
defense and energy ministers as part of a new Cabinet meant to assuage the
Islamist opposition.

Feb 16, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- For the first time, Bahrain has accused the United
States of fomenting a Shi'ite coup in the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom.

Feb 16, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey, angered over Armenian genocide legislation, has
blocked an award of an aerospace contract to France.

Feb 16, 2012

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iraq has warned a Western energy major against working in
the autonomous Kurdistan region.