Minister Resigns

Kuwait's oil minister has resigned under pressure from Parliament:

"Kuwait's Electricity and Water Minister Mohammad Al Olaim was named acting oil minister of the Opec producer on Saturday after the resignation of Shaikh Ali Al Jarrah Al Sabah, the parliament speaker said.

"Shaikh Ali, a member of the ruling family, and Communications and Parliament Affairs Minister Sherida Al Moasherji tendered their resignations amid a political standoff between the government and parliament."