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The political and geographical conflicts between Iraq and Kuwait reached a peak in 1990 and Saddam Hussein entirely occupied Kuwait in less than 48 hours after launching an offensive on the country.
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After 8 months, international forces led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in a full-scale offensive on Saddam's forces.
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After the fall of Saddam's regime in March 2003 and the formation of the new Iraqi government, Kuwait's relations with Iraq's new government started to improve.
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Nonetheless, hidden disputes between the two the countries continued, especially since Kuwait always sought to exact revenge on the Iraqi nation.
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Kuwait's recent plan for the expansion of its oil terminals in the northwest of the Persian Gulf and within the sea boundaries of Iraq once again brought to light the secret disputes between the two countries.
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Kuwait is using Iraq's unstable conditions and insecurity to take revenge and achieve its own expansionist objectives.
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The construction of the terminal has incited a wave of resentment and anger between the Shia-populated province of Basra and the Sunni people of Kuwait, and set the stage for a conflict between the two countries.
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Kuwait, which has a humiliating outlook of the new Iraqi government and the Iraqi nation, is backed by the United States to take advantage of the instability in Iraq to deprive the country of its access to the Persian Gulf.
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Kuwait's membership in the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC) and the presence of numerous US bases in this country has given the Kuwaiti government the confidence to think that they can win concessions from Iraq.
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On the other hand, the government of Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri Almaleki, under pressure from the people of the Basra Province, cannot remain indifferent to the provocative moves of the Kuwaiti government.
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Thus, should the Kuwaiti government decide to implement the Mubarak Terminal Project in the Bubiyan Island, a conflict between the two countries seems inevitable in the future.
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Even though the Iraqi army will not be able to once again occupy Kuwait in 48 hours under the current circumstances, the heightening tension between the two countries will lead to long-term border disputes between the border guards of the two countries.
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HMV/AR/HJL
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My sweet and sexy travel buddy, Bhabes...I appreciate your coming here to the valley and celebrate the most wonderful gift God has given me (Life) I know I can rely on you for wonderful times and happy times. You and Jepoy as well as Tess made this new milestone in my life an eventful journey...God bless you mah friend. Love yah too!
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Oskie, our wonderful friend and brother in Christ, thanks for being the kind and faithful person that you are to us. Thanks for the greetings as well. GOd bless you always...
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Happy Birthday, and may all the wishes and dreams you dream today turn to reality.
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quote Celia2005:
Happy Birthday, and may all the wishes and dreams you dream today turn to reality.:(
Thank you so much CEL  You are a wonderful friend and a sister here at HVP...I prayed for all of us at the Basilica of San Juan...Take care and have a great one!
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We will have a boat ride to tour the Island at 6:00 p.m. here in South Padre Island...
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GINZ, where are you na?
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Good Morning OSKIE, GINZ, SUE, and everyone there in RP It's my birthday there already...
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Today, I thank GOD for this wonderful life, the blessings, and wonderful friends that I've met in this life...THANK YOU LORD! Hallelujah and Praise God! 
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Under Marcos more better..
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Ay nako palaki ng palaki na.
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I'll do!
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CEL, OSKIE, and GINZ, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR KEEPING THE GROUP ALIVE and kicking! Tomorrow, I shall be back in full swing by evening!
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