71.   In a renewed struggle within his ruling family, Saddam Hussein has detained a nephew and put a son-in-law under house arrest, an opposition group said Tuesday.

72.   In Mecca, a leading member of the Saudi ruling family led the ritual washing Thursday of the Kaaba, the ancient stone structure that is sacred to Muslims.

73.   In Saudi Arabia, a worsening crisis over Jerusalem would unsettle the ruling family and inflame its underground opposition of Islamic militants.

74.   In the first days after Kabila was killed, and his son quickly named to his place, angry words against the ruling family were commonly heard in Kinshasa.

75.   It raised concerns that dissidents might unleash a campaign of violence aimed at undermining the ruling family.

76.   It said that the ruling family should decide on an heir.

77.   King Fahd is an absolute monarch and the ruling family holds all key posts.

78.   Kuwait -- Resumption of embezzlement trial of former oil minister and member of the ruling family, Sheik Ali al-Khalifa al-Sabah.

79.   Kuwait is the only GCC state with an elected parliament but, as in the other member states, power is ultimately held by the ruling family.

80.   Members of the ruling family hold key positions, including the defense, interior, oil and foreign affairs ministries.