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MPs, activists reiterate calls for street protests to pressurize govt KUWAIT CITY, March 7: Several lawmakers and activists have reiterated calls for street protests to put pressure on the government, clarifying that they will do everything to push for the formation of a new Cabinet and appointment of a new prime minister.

Kuwaiti protests on Tuesday aim to remove PM KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwaiti youth groups will take to the streets on Tuesday to demand the removal of the prime minister and for more political freedom in the Gulf Arab state, the world's fourth largest oil exporter.

Sultan of Oman removes 10 ministers and office that runs economy MUSCAT // Oman's ruler yesterday dissolved the office overseeing economic affairs and removed 10 cabinet ministers, including some who held those jobs for decades.

Sultan fires ministers amid Oman unrest Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said has responded to pressure generated by unprecedented demonstrations in Oman by conducting a radical cabinet reshuffle and sacking his long-serving economy minister. Last night the sultan fired a total of 12 ministers.

Protesters draw Bahrain closer to a reckoning Outside the Bahrain Financial Harbour, the island's financial centre and home to the local stock exchange, demonstrators hold up placards calling for the downfall of their government.

Bahrain prince warns against protest escalation DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahrain's crown prince warned all sides against escalating a standoff with disgruntled majority Shi'ites seeking an elected government in the Gulf Arab kingdom, asking for patience ahead of a national dialogue.

Saleh pits Yemenis against each other in bid to stay on SANAA, March 7 (Reuters) - Raed Qassem clamours among hundreds of unkempt Yemenis at a stadium gate for a free lunch, which he says is enough incentive to support President Ali Abdullah Saleh against mass demands to end to his 32-year rule.

Saudi Arabia focusing on potential domestic unrest Analyst Kamran Bokhari examines the measures being taken by Saudi Arabia to ensure that it does not fall victim to the spreading regional unrest.

Thousands back call to hold protests in Saudi Arabia (Tehran Times)RIYADH (Agencies) – Tens of thousands of Saudis have backed the call to hold demonstrations in the kingdom on Friday, according to media reports published on Monday.

Saudi 'Day of Rage' protests postponed UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 7 (UPI) -- Protesters in Saudi Arabia rescheduled planned "Day of Rage" protests.