-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | | Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Jaber dies BBC NEWS The emir of oil-rich Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has died aged 77, a court statement has said. Sheikh Jaber, who had led the country since December 1977, suffered ill health and was seldom seen in public after suffering a minor stroke in 2001.
The statement announcing his death was read on Kuwaiti state television. Concerns have grown in recent years for the Gulf state's future leadership, with the country's crown prince also in his 70s and said to be in poor health. A 40-day period of mourning has been declared and government offices will be closed for three days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
