JUST IN: Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah dies

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Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad dies

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad dies

The Kuwaiti royal palace has announced the death of Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

He was aged 91.

Al-Sabah was flown to the United States in July to receive medical treatment following a surgery.

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He authorized his crown prince to temporarily take over some responsibilities until he recovered.

The 91-year-old emir ruled the small country and OPEC oil producer since 2006 and steered its foreign policy for more than 50 years.

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