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Lone attacker kills four in Belgian city of Liège
14/12/2011 - BELGIUM

Lone attacker kills four in Belgian city of Liège

A lone gunman died after killing four people and injuring more than 100 others in an attack on a crowded square in the Belgian city of Liège on Tuesday. Police said Nordine Amrani had a criminal background but was not known for mental instability.
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Political crisis nears an end as new PM, cabinet named
05/12/2011 - BELGIUM

Political crisis nears an end as new PM, cabinet named

Belgium's record 18-month-long political crisis seemed to be drawing to a close Monday as incoming Socialist prime minister Elio Di Rupo and five coalition partners agreed on a cabinet. King Albert II will swear in the new government on Tuesday.
Yves Leterme, Belgian Prime Minister
02/12/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Yves Leterme, Belgian Prime Minister

Christophe Robeet meets Yves Leterme, caretaker Belgian Prime Minister. After more than 500 days of political stalemate, Belgium, a country with linguistic divisions, will soon have a new government led by a French-speaking socialist, Elio Di Rupo. However, Belgium could still become the next victim of the eurozone debt crisis.
Belgians stage mass protest against austerity measures
02/12/2011 - Belgium

Belgians stage mass protest against austerity measures

Tens of thousands of Belgians marched on central Brussels Friday, protesting against austerity measures flagged by the incoming government. The measures could include cuts to unemployment benefits and limits on early retirement.
Belgian parties agree to form new government
01/12/2011 - BELGIUM

Belgian parties agree to form new government

Political parties in Belgium on Wednesday completed negotiations to form a coalition government led by Socialist Elio Di Rupo. Belgium has not had a government for 535 days.
Leader of Belgian government negotiations resigns
21/11/2011 - BELGIUM

Leader of Belgian government negotiations resigns

The man tasked with forming a government and ending Belgium's political crisis, Socialist party leader Elio Di Rupo, resigned Monday after failing to reach a deal on tackling the deficit. Belgium has now gone a record 526 days without a government.
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France held to a goalless draw by Belgium
16/11/2011 - FOOTBALL

France held to a goalless draw by Belgium

Les Bleus were held to a 0-0 draw against Belgium Tuesday at the Stade de France in Paris. The friendly was generally uninspired, but did see France extend their unbeaten run to 17 matches.
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Guy Verhofstadt, former Belgian Prime Minister
22/10/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Guy Verhofstadt, former Belgian Prime Minister

As the EU struggles to sort out the eurozone debt crisis, Christophe Robeet asks Guy Verhofstadt, former Belgian Prime Minister and President of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Parliament, for his point of view on the subject.
EU okays nationalisation of Dexia's Belgian arm
17/10/2011 - BANKING

EU okays nationalisation of Dexia's Belgian arm

The European Commission on Monday gave temporary approval to Belgium's nationalisation of Dexia's Belgian unit, as part of a rescue plan. The dismantled Franco-Belgian bank is the first victim of the eurozone's financial crisis.
Putting Belgian music back on the map
11/10/2011 - CULTURE

Putting Belgian music back on the map

This week we look at the Belgian-born artists who are giving the country a good name. Milow burst onto the international music scene this year with their catchy track "You and Me", and rock band Puggy is sure to follow suit with their innovative sound. Plus, we listen to Sally Nyolo who's about to embark on a live tour, spreading her traditional roots sound around the world.
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