Kuwait names defense minister to lead government
Kuwait's ruler has named a new prime minister amid mounting opposition protests over claims of high-level corruption.
The official Kuwait News Agency says the emir selected Defense Minister Sheik Jaber Al Hamad Al Sabah for the post Wednesday, two days after the entire Cabinet resigned. Opposition groups have been pressing for the resignation of the long-serving prime minister, Sheik Nasser Al Mohammad Al Sabah, who is viewed by critics as trying to muzzle dissent. (AP)
