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More Belgian statues targeted in anti-racist protests
Waves of global anti-racism protests have reinvigorated campaigners against the brutal exploitation of Belgium's former central African colonies
26 held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
The arrests target the ring of smugglers suspected of organizing the migrants' journey
Belgian drinkers' faith rewarded as monks get beer out
St Benedict's rules say the monks must work to support themselves, and the Trappist Westvleteren beer is regularly voted among the world's best by fans
12-year-old infected with coronavirus dies in Belgium
It is the first death of a child in the coronavirus crisis in Belgium, which has now recorded a total 705 deaths
Cat found infected with coronavirus in Belgium
Cases of contamination of pets are rare and authorities ruled out a risk of contamination to humans from home animals
Belgium imposes coronavirus lockdown
While supermarkets will remain open, shoppers should only be admitted if there is enough space for one person per 10 square meters, and they must not stay for more than 30 minutes
Belgium finally agrees on government, gives PM 'special powers' to fight coronavirus
Attempts in Belgium to negotiate a new ruling coalition will be suspended for 6 months so that 10 parties can unite behind Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes' effort to combat the coronavirus
Peruvian police arrest Belgian with 20 wild birds in suitcase
Some of the brightly colored birds showed signs of dehydration and stress, and some had lost part of their plumage having spent hours in the boxes, the wildlife service says
Rwandan convicted of genocide faces 30-year jail term
(UPDATED) Former director of Rwanda's coffee exports, Fabien Neretse, is the first person to be convicted in Belgium on genocide charges
6 European countries join barter system for Iran trade
The entry of the new members 'further strengthens INSTEX and demonstrates European efforts to facilitate legitimate trade between Europe and Iran,' say founding shareholders France, Germany and UK
Migrants found alive in refrigerated truck in Belgium
The discovery comes as British police investigate the deaths of 39 people whose bodies were found a week ago in another refrigerated truck parked east of London
Fresh UK arrests over 39 dead found in truck
The first 11 corpses were recovered from the trailer on Thursday, October 24, and taken to a nearby hospital mortuary. Autopsies will attempt to establish how the victims died.
UK police say 39 found dead in truck were Chinese
(3rd UPDATE) The Chinese embassy in London says that British police had yet to confirm their nationality, a day after a consular official travelled to Essex
EU leaders clash over top Brussels jobs
(UPDATED) European leaders begin the work needed to determine the EU's political direction
Brussels show presents private side of icon Audrey Hepburn
Hundreds of photos and personal items of Audrey Hepburn are on display in her hometown of Brussels to celebrate the screen icon's legacy
Catalonia's ex-leader Puigdemont banned from EU polls – party
Together for Catalonia accuses the electoral commission of wanting to 'silence and push aside' Carles Puigdemont 'so that he can't explain what he represents at the heart of European institutions'
Belgian man charged with terrorism offense
Belgian federal prosecutors say the suspect, identified as Jimmy K, was formally charged on Sunday following reports of his arrest south of the capital Brussels on Saturday
European Parliament approves no-deal Brexit visa waiver
The law means British visitors making trips of fewer than 90 days to the Schengen passport-free zone will not need visas, even if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal in place
PH asks EU, Belgium to stop funding alleged CPP-NPA 'fronts'
Philippine officials want EU and Belgium to stop funding the Rural Missionaries of the Philppines, Ibon Foundation, Karapatan, and other groups saying the funds are only prolonging the communist insurgency
Prosecutors demand life sentence for Brussels Jewish museum killer
'What we ask, without the slightest hesitation, is that you sentence Mehdi Nemmouche to life in prison,' prosecutor Yves Moreau tells a Brussels court
Belgium to take in ex-Ivory Coast president Gbagbo
The International Criminal Court finally frees Gbagbo, after his shock acquittal last month on charges of crimes against humanity
Belgian museum attack suspect denounces intimidation
Appearing in the dock in Brussels' main criminal court, 33-year-old Mehdi Nemmouche again denies shooting dead 4 people in the 2014 anti-Semitic attack, and 'condemned any act of intimidation'
Belgium reviews smartphone use by troops to counter spying – media
A review is underway of all Belgian military and troops operating in Baltic states, including those bordering Russia, should no longer be allowed to use their smartphones in 'certain regions and circumstances,' news agency Belga says
Belgian Jewish museum attack suspect appears in court
Suspect Mehdi Nemmouche, through his defense lawyer, says he wants 'to see his innocence recognized'
70 arrested in Brussels during 'yellow vest' protest
The protesters gather in two districts of the city – Arts Lois and Porte de Namur – but there are no incidents of violence
Man blows himself up on empty Belgium football field
The victim, 65, whose name was not made public, 'was quickly identified as a local resident and a former career soldier,' a statement from the public prosecutor's office says
'Golden generation' completes Belgium's best World Cup finish
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard score as Belgium shuts out England to clinch 3rd place
Dejected England, Belgium aim to leave World Cup on a high
After gut-wrenching semifinal losses, England and Belgium hope to salvage a 3rd-place finish
Deep striker: FIFA World Cup 2018 best scorers
Check out the top 5 contenders for the Golden Boot award
Trump, at NATO summit, says Germany is 'captive' of Russia
'Germany is captive of Russia because it is getting so much of its energy from Russia,' Trump says, referring to Berlin's deal for the Nord Stream II gas pipeline
Paris erupts as France struts to World Cup final
A header from Samuel Umtiti seals France's semifinal triumph over Belgium
France and Belgium fight it out for World Cup final place
France aims to return to the final for the first time since 2006 while Belgium looks to make history with its first
France eyes World Cup final but Belgium has Henry factor
Thierry Henry, a member of the France team that won the World Cup 20 years ago, is now alongside Belgium coach Roberto Martinez
Tactical masterstroke key as Belgium stuns 'bitter' Brazil
Coach Roberto Martinez says the Belgian players 'deserve to be heroes' back home
EU Parliament rejects copyright law in win for US tech giants
The draft law is resisted by major US tech giants as well as advocates of internet freedom, with some campaigners warning it could even spell the end of viral 'memes' or jokes.
World Cup 2018: The elite 8
The big guns are all primed up for global football's quarterfinal battles
Belgium strikes back to beat Japan in epic World Cup duel
The Belgians rally from a two-goal deficit as the Japanese exit in the most painful fashion
6 held over attack plot on Iran opposition in France
(UPDATED) The developments come the day Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Switzerland on a visit that Tehran said was of "crucial importance" for cooperation between the Islamic Republic and Europe after US withdraws from the Iranian nuclear agreement
World Cup 2018: The last 16
Check out how the 16 teams rank ahead of the World Cup's knockout stages
World Cup wide open after dramatic group stage
Croatia stays impressive, Brazil finds its footing, while France and Argentina labor through
EU leaders tackle political flare-up over migrants
The talks involving 16 of the 28 European Union leaders aim to mend rifts over the migrant crisis
Lukaku, Hazard power Belgium to brink of World Cup last 16
The Belgians, tagged as one of the dark horses to win the tournament, pick up their second straight victory
Belgium manager delighted with start as Lukaku sinks Panama
Roberto Martinez' squad continues its charge toward the knockout stages as it is currently unbeaten in 20 matches
FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 potential group stage highlights
From Spain's sudden sacking of its coach to Egypt star Salah's doubtful return, here are some moments to look out for in the global football showpiece
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 30, 2018
Hello! Here's a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday.
Gunman with Islamist links kills 3 in Belgium terror attack
(UPDATED) Federal prosecutors say they have launched a terror investigation into the incident in Liege, Belgium
Belgian court orders Facebook to stop tracking web users
Facebook must 'stop following and recording internet use by people surfing in Belgium, until it complies with Belgian privacy laws,' the Brussels court says
Puigdemont's party seeks law change to allow rule from Belgium
However, the proposal is reportedly not backed by Catalonia's jailed former vice president Oriol Junqueras
Paris suspect Abdeslam refuses to return to Brussels trial
The fresh show of defiance comes after Abdeslam berated judges for being anti-Muslim, refused to stand and said that he put his 'trust in Allah' on the first day of the trial
Paris attacks suspect refuses to answer questions at Belgian trial
(UPDATED) Salah Abdeslam, who has declined to to speak to investigators since his arrest in March 2016, immediately signals his defiance by refusing to stand when asked by the judge and saying he would not cooperate
