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Justine Henin retires from tennis at age 25
During her career Justine Henin has earned $19,461,375, the fifth-highest career total on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour: $22,050,839: Lindsay Davenport, USA$21,895,277: Steffi Graf, Germany$21,626,089: ...
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Siedler takes Picardie opener
German veteran Sebastian Siedler (Skil-Shimano) survived a finish-line crash to snag the maillot jaune after sprinting to victory in the opening stage of the Tour de Picardie on Friday in France. The...
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Turkey Opposes To Exclusion Of "accession" Phrase At Ministerial Meeting With Eu In Brussels
BRUSSELS - Turkey opposed Wednesday to the exclusion of the phrase "accession" from Pre-accession Economic Program document at a ministerial meeting with the EU in Brussels. Turkey, which is represent...
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European car sales drive higher
European car sales up on last year but down on last month Germany, Europe's biggest car market, saw sales up 20 percent year on year BMW, VW, Daimler and Renault recorded more than 10 percent increase...
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Belgian trains may be canceled
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Some high-speed trains from Brussels to London and Paris may be canceled next week due to a Belgian train strike, Eurostar and Thalys said Friday.Belgium's state-owned railwa...
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HIGHLIGHTS-Brussels Economic Forum discussions
"Inflationary pressures that we see very clearly now are stemming from such a period of time (when capital was chasing investment rather than investment chasing capital) - BRUSSELS, May 16 - Th...
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Henin Quits Tennis In Shock Move
Henin became the first Belgian to win a grand slam title with her triumph at the French Open in 2003 and despite suffering numerous turmoils throughout her career, she did not let it affect her form o...
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35 Brussels shares TFN at a glance outlook
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - Shares are expected to open higher after Wall Street closed up Wednesday, though some blue chips such as UCB and KBC may offset gains following first quarter results. A...
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Economic Forum praises strength of euro currency
The annual Brussels Economic Forum conference has been looking at ways to meet the economic challenges facing the EU. The conference participants have all agreed that the single European currency i...
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SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
Devgen NV (Euronext Brussels: DEVG), a public agricultural biotech and seed company, today reports on progress made in implementing its agro strategy during the first quarter of 2008 and on key fin...
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Eurostar warns of Belgian strike
Eurostar warns of cross-Channel rail disruption ahead of proposed strike action by railway workers in Belgium on Tuesday. The company said it may be unable to run services between Brussels and the ...
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Belgium relegate Malaysia to rock bottom
And if they remain there after their last pool match against India tomorrow, there will be no need for a play-off, as the lowest is among the fifth and sixth only. Malaysia were forced to defend from ...
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Defeat by Belgium and Malaysia may finish last
IPOH: The Malaysian forwards were a big letdown again, failing to make use of the chances created and they were beaten 2-4 by Belgium in the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament here last night. With t...
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04 Schibsted acquires Belgian classified site Kapaza.be for 20.25 million euros
OSLO (Thomson Financial) - Schibsted ASA said its Classified Media division (SCM) has acquired Belgian online classified site Kapaza.be for 20.25 million euros. According to Norway's Schibsted, Kapaz...
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Siemens gets $2.1 billion Belgian train order
BERLIN (AP) -- Siemens AG said Thursday that it has won an order worth more than $2.1 billion to supply trains to Belgium's state-owned railway, SNCB.The 305 trains are scheduled for delivery between ...
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Foreign Minister Fails to Travel to Belgium
The official visit of new Rwandan Foreign Minister, Rosemary Museminali, last week to Belgium was cancelled because of the presence in her delegation of Joseph Nzabamwita, number two of exterior secur...
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New Belgium Brewing turns to cans
Steve Kraus works on New Belgium Brewing Co.'s canning machine to make sure the tops are correctly put on the cans. The brewery expects to begin offering its popular Fat Tire ale in cans next month. ...
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New Folly Packs are Ideal Way to Savor Variety of New Belgium Brews
New Belgium Brewing today announced that it is now packaging mixed twelve packs called "Folly Packs." The sampler packs are the only place where beer lovers can find bottles of an old favori...
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Belgian Henin retires from tennis
World number one Justine Henin of Belgium on Wednesday announced her retirement from professional tennis with immediate effect. "It's the end of a wonderful adventure but it's something I have be...
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Henin to quit sport, Belgian paper reports
Justine Henin is quitting professional tennis, according to a Belgian newspaper. The 25-year-old Henin, the top-ranked player in the world, will make the announcement today, Het Nieuwsblad reported. '...
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No. 1 Justine Henin Retires From Tennis Immediately
Justine Henin of Belgium, shown in a match from September 2007, said Wednesday she will retire from tennis effective immediately. The 25-year-old Belgian, who has been in a bad slump all spring, said ...
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Henin stuns with retirement
RSS 2.0 LIMELETTE, Belgium (AP) — Justine Henin retired from tennis Wednesday, an abrupt ending to a short and successful career in which she won seven Grand Slam singles titles and leaves whil...
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Indian community in Belgium condemns Jaipur blasts
Brussels, May 14: The Indian community in Belgium Wednesday condemned the bomb blasts in Rajasthan's Jaipur city that killed at least 63 people Tuesday night, EuAsiaNews reported.
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Belgium Follows Gay Marriage With Adoption
(Brussels) Six months after the country`s first gay wedding Belgium is now preparing to allow same-sex couples to adopt children. Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt`s Dutch-speaking Liberal Party said ...
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Justine Henin to retire from tennis
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Justine Henin, the world's top-ranked women's player and winner of seven Grand Slam titles, planned to make a major announcement today amid reports she will quit the sport. The 2...
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Steel demand boosts ArcelorMittal profits
ArcelorMittal, world's largest steelmaker, says Q1 profit up 5 percent to $2.37B CEO: Demand outside Europe and the U.S. is weathering global uncertainties Sales in Q1 were $29.8B, 22-percent increase...
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Henin set to retire from tennis, Belgian media report
Brussels - Women's world number one Justine Henin is set to announce her retirement from tennis, Belgian media reported Wednesday. Het Nieuwsblad reported that the 25-year-old is expected to announce ...
Earth Times |
Henin to quit tennis claims report
Reports from Belgian claim Justine Henin is to quit competitive tennis World number one Henin is due to defend her French Open crown this month Henin has pulled out of next week's tournament in Rome c...
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Council of Europe sends trio to divided Belgium
A delegation from the Council of Europe sent to Belgium to try to help with the country's linguistic divide appears to have ruffled feathers already.The three envoys first met with Charles Picque, the...
Euro News |
Seams of Belgiums Quilt Threaten to Burst
Belgium — If Belgium vanishes one day, it will be because of little towns like this one, where Flemish politicians are riding a new wave of nationalism and pushing for an independent state.
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EC recommends end to U.S. chicken ban
EC to recommend EU's member nations lift 11-year ban on U.S. poultry imports Ban costs U.S. poultry producers an estimated $180 million a year in lost sales EU had objected to the American practice of...
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Dexia Q1 net down sharply, missing forecasts on FSA provisions UPDATE
(Updates with breakdown of FSA contributions, writedown on CDS) BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - Franco-Belgian financial services group Dexia SA posted a sharper-than-expected decline in first quarter ...
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Dutch lawmaker calls for unification of Netherlands, Belgian region
A right-wing Dutch lawmaker has suggested that the Netherlands and the northern Belgian region of Flanders should be reunited. Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende should sound out his counterpar...
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Fortis net profit drop worse than expected
AMSTERDAM: Belgian-Dutch financial services group Fortis reported yesterday a worse than expected 31% fall in net profit, hurt by impairments on financial market turmoil that offset gains from its ABN...
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Le Mans forward Gervinho flattered by Arsenal interest
The 20-year-old has been tracked by Arsene Wenger since his days in Ivory Coast and then at Belgian club Beveren - who had a co-operation agreement with Arsenal from 2001 to 2006. Arsenal were believ...
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As French-speakers spread north in Belgium, Flemish hear a threat
LIEDEKERKE, Belgium : If Belgium vanishes one day, it will be because of little towns like this one, where Flemish politicians are riding a new wave of nationalism and pushing for an independent state...
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Caretaker of Flushing World War II veteran
Dutch citizen Dennis Notenboom adopted a Flushing World War II veteran's grave in the Netherlands. Notenboom talks with second graders from Springview Elementary School in Flushing on Tuesday about hi...
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Kompany Coy On Arsenal Rumours
Media reports earlier this week claimed that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was lining up a transfer swoop for the Belgian centre back with a bid of £15 million in the offing. The 22 year old has howeve...
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Guv supports development of bamboo industry
NEGROS Oriental Governor Emilio Macias II reiterated his support for the development of the bamboo industry in the province, after a Belgian investor signed an agreement with the Buglas Bamboo Institu...
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Univeg and Creno join forces to deliver fresh produce
The partnership will allow Creno to increase its service levels and product offering to its exiting distribution network and safeguard future supply.
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Monetary Policy Should Take Account Of Growth
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Central Bank should consider the impact on economic growth as well as inflation when it sets interest rates, Belgian Finance Minister Didier Reynders said Tuesday...
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Chiquita sells Atlanta AG to Belgian group
CINCINNATI (AP) - Cincinnati-based fruit Chiquita Brands International Inc. says it has agreed to sell its German distribution business for $85 million. The sale of the operation to UNIVEG Fruit and ...
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15 Solvay says FDA bifeprunox rejection does not undermine value of compound
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - Belgian chemicals and pharmaceuticals company Solvay SA.'s executive committee chairman Christian Jourquin said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s refusal to ...
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Trip planned to Hoover Library, Museum
The Center for Belgian Culture of Western Illinois is planning a day trip to the Hoover Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, on July 2. The cost is $40 for C.B.C. members and $45 for nonmembers...
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Belgian organisation helps disabled kids
The Belgium-based Donxa organisation will finance surgeries for 32 poor disabled children in northern Vinh Phuc province, which is estimated to cost two million VND each.
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Fortis Q1 falls on writedowns despite ABN gain
AMSTERDAM: Belgian-Dutch financial services group Fortis said on Tuesday its quarterly net profit fell 31 per cent, hurt by impairments on continued turmoil in financial markets that offset gains f...
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57 Distrigas posts 32.4 pct rise in Q1 sales
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - Belgian gas distributor Distrigas reported a 32.4 percent rise in first quarter sales boosted by a higher contribution of arbitrage activities as well as higher energy p...
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Greeks protest sale of national asset to Deutsche Telekom
Greek telephone company workers burning defaced Belgian flags last week to protest Deutsche Telekom's plan to buy a controlling stake in Greece's former monopoly telecom provider.
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Dutch coach reveals he
DUTCH coach Aad de Mos has revealed that he would "love the chance" to manage West Ham. The former Ajax and PSV Eindhoven boss still has ties with the Irons, made while he was in charge at Belgian ou...
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Coppell canine named top dog
It has taken a Belgian to make Coppell proud.Max, a canine member of the Coppell Police Department, won first place at the Region 25 U.S. Police Canine Association dog trials in April. Now, he and his...
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India wards off a spirited challenge from Belgium
Ipoh (Malaysia): India warded off a spirited second half resurgence by Belgium to script a 6-4 victory and keep itself afloat in the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament here on Monday. India opened u...
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Belgium Celebrate Architect Joze Plecnik
BRUSSELS.- On the occasion of the European presidency of Slovenia The Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Belgium organize an exhibition devoted to the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik (1872-1957)...
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Guillaume Moreau weekend summary
Ready for the Le Mans 24 Hours! A week after Spa-Francorchamps hosted the World Series by Renault the Belgian circuit resounded to the sounds of the third round of the Le Mans Series. It was the la...
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YouTube videos iPower to the people
If you're an aspiring YouTuber (or any other kind of media creator, really), how do you compete with literally untold numbers of other videomakers worldwide, all of whom have equal access -- more or l...
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Pacificorp to buy natural gas-fired generator in Chehalis
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) - Pacificorp of Portland, Ore., is buying the natural gas-fired generating plant in Chehalis. Pacificorp spokesman Tom Gauntt says the deal with Chehalis Power, part of the Belgi...
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India convert four penalty corners in 6-4 win over Belgium
Ipoh (Malaysia), May 12 (IANS) India shrugged off their poor penalty-corner strike rate to convert four out of four and registered a 6-4 victory against Belgium in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament her...
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India beat Belgium to stay in reckoning
Agencies Ipoh (Malaysia), May 12: India warded off a spirited second half resurgence by Belgium to script a 6-4 victory and keep themselves afloat in the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament here on ...
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General Maritime agrees to buy 2 vessels for $137M
NEW YORK (AP) -- General Maritime Corp., which owns a fleet of crude-oil tankers, said Monday it has agreed to buy two 2002-built Aframax vessels from Belgian shipper Euronav NV for $137 million.The c...
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Buffel Plays Down Feyenoord Link
Reported Feyenoord target Thomas Buffel insists he knows nothing about the alleged interest of the Dutch giants to re-sign him at the end of the season.
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Vouilloz Aiming To Beat Rossetti In Belgium
At the wheel of their Peugeot Belgium-Luxemburg 207 Super 2000, Nicolas Vouilloz and co-driver Nicolas Klinger completed Rally Portugal in third place last Saturday. Along with a second position at...
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Villeneuve wins Le Mans event in Belgium
Jacques Villeneuve scored his first major motorsport victory on Sunday at the Le Mans event at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. The former Formula One world champion teamed with Marc Gene and Nicolas Mi...
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India bt Belgium, keep hopes alive
India warded off a spirited second half resurgence by Belgium to script a 6-4 victory and keep themselves afloat in the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament, in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Monday.
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Anderlecht confirm top-two finish
Anderlecht secured a UEFA Champions League second qualifying round berth after finishing second in Belgium's Eerste Klasse by winning 2-1 at RAEC Mons on the final day of the season. Stanislav...
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Belgium accuses China of cyber-crimes
Belgian justice minister Jo Vandeurzen has claimed that attacks against the Belgian Federal Government have originated from China, and are likely to have been sanctioned by the Beijing government.Sepa...
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Sharapova up to second in women
Hamburg - Belgium's Justine Henin remains well clear at the top of the WTA women's tennis rankings released Monday while Maria Sharapova of Russia leapfrogs Ana Ivanovic into second spot. Henin has 5,...
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Chinadaily.com.cn sharing the Olympic spirit
LONDON -- Jean-Michel Saive of Belgium qualified for his sixth Olympics on Sunday and Hong Kong's Lin Ling and Tie Yana also earned their places in Beijing after earlier being ruled ineligible to comp...
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Wickmayer beats defending champ Mattek for MIMA crown
There were about 300 sets of eyes watching Yanina Wickmayer in Sunday's singles final of the $50,000 MIMA Foundation/USTA Pro Tennis Classic at the Kiwi Tennis Club.
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Korea, EU FTA Talks To Resume Monday
SEOUL, KOREA: Korea and the European Union are set to kick off the seventh round of negotiations on a free trade agreement in Belgium Monday (12 May). A major breakthrough for the deal is unlikely in...
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Evangel students to study in France, Belgium
Six Evangel University students will study in France and Belgium this summer. Robert Turnbull and his wife, Charlotte, are directing the trip. Turnbull is professor of French and chairman of the Depar...
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Horag Racing race report
Horag Racing Finishes Second in LMP2 In Sunday's 1,000 Km of Spa SPA, Belgium - After finishing third in class at Monza, Italy 14 days ago, Horag Racing placed a strong second in the LMP2 class Sund...
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Hong Kong duo grab second chance for Beijing spots
Reuters - May 12, 2008, 5:08 am AMSTERDAM, May 11 (Reuters) - NEC Nijmegen cruised to a 3-1 away victory over Groningen in a Dutch play-off second leg on Sunday to advance to the final 4-1 on aggreg...
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What you need to know
What you need to know What: Nation's No. 1 art show in 2007 (Art Fair Source Book) with 112 artists from 30 states, Germany, England, Israel and Belgium.When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturda...
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National Road Festival kicks off with horse-drawn wagon treks
Come Wednesday, two Belgian draft horses named Blaize and Butch owned by Doc Sherry, of Farmington, will be harnessed and hitched to a covered wagon to begin their five-day journey westward from Grant...
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Mbokani extends Standard stay
Mbokani chats with his team-mate Marouane Fellaini DR Congo striker Dieumerci Mbokani Bezua has extended his stay with Belgian club Standard Liege. The 22-year-old signed a one-year extension to h...
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Former Belgium Envoy Concludes His Testimony
The former Belgian Ambassador to Rwanda, Johann Swinnen, concluded his testimony at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) by wondering if the events which preceded the 1994 genocide ha...
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Belgian prime minister survives showdown on regions
Prime Minister Yves Leterme of Belgium survived a showdown in Parliament on Friday, winning time to avert a fresh crisis for the linguistically divided nation and to forge a deal to give more powers t...
International Herald Tribune |
Belgian PM given time to overcome language barrier
Belgium's French-speaking politicians have managed to delay a showdown with their Dutch-speaking colleagues that threatens to split the country in two.Prime Minister Yves Leterme has 120 days to bridg...
Euro News |
Rwanda minister scraps Belgian trip amid arrest threat to official
"Belgium has told (on Tuesday) the Rwandans that one person in their delegation is being sought. According to Belgian law, if someone is sought then when they cross our border they must be arrest...
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