Belgium resurrects fallen five-party government under new premier
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 17:41.The five political parties which made up Belgium's last government agreed on Tuesday to re-form their administration under a new premier, 10 days after the last one fell.
Belgium resurrects fallen government under new premier
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 17:29.Belgium's King Albert II on Tuesday swore in a five-party government almost identical to the scandal-hit administration which fell on December 19, palace officials confirmed.
Belgium to stick with old coalition, new leader says
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 22:24.The five political parties which made up Belgian's last two governments have agreed to renew their coalition, the man tasked with forming the next administration said Monday.
Snap poll no answer to Belgian political crisis, parties say
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 18:15.Doubts deepened in Belgium on Wednesday over the chances of finding a quick way out of the political crisis gripping the country as key figures spoke out against the idea of early elections in June.
Belgian king accepts prime minister's resignation
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 22:47.Belgian's King Albert II on Monday formally accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yves Leterme.
Standard Liege's Jovanovich linked with Munich, Madrid, Sevilla
Submitted by Anna Tomova on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 15:30.Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanivic is linked with a winter break move to a top club such as Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, according to Belgian news reports on Wednesday.
Former world champion Tom Boonen uninjured after car crash
Submitted by Anna Tomova on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 22:57.Former world champion Tom Boonen on Saturday escaped uninjured after
being involved in a car accident en route to the Brussels airport.
Anti-piracy NATO warships ready to defend UN vessels
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 11:59.
Three NATO warships have reached the coast of Somalia and are ready to defend United Nations vessels from possible attacks by pirates, the alliance confirmed Friday.
Shares fell 2.1 per cent Friday on the Seoul stock exchange on general recession fears. South Korea's won dropped against the dollar.
When the Spirit rover landed on Mars five years ago, no one expected it or its sister rover Opportunity to make it to their first birthdays, let alone their fifth.
Amelie Mauresmo fell victim to a leg injury after less than half an hour on court Friday to hand over a 4-0 victory which put French compatriot Marion Bartoli into the final of the Brisbane International.
Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire won five prizes Thursday night at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear.
After the Taipei Zoo received two giant pandas from China, another Taiwan zoo said Friday it is seeking to receive a pair of pandas from China.