http://www.newstin.com/us/GUY_VERHOFSTADT Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76148396 The startling announcement made by the Belgian army head came as a surprise to the country’s political leaders. BELGIUM -- Belgian army General Major Eddy Testelmans’ announcement to dispatch combat troop to Afghanistan... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:53:15 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/76148396 2008-09-03T11:53:15Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72281869 Many people in France welcome the idea of incorporating Belgium’s French-speaking component into their country, according to a poll by Ifop published in La Voix du Nord. 60 per cent of respondents would favour annexing Wallonia... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:56:49 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72281869 2008-08-05T04:56:49Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69530055 Belgium's National Day does not commemorate the day where she declared independence from the Netherlands in 1830. BELGIUM – Many people, including Belgium's leading politicians, can't remember exactly why 21 July is our... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:53:34 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69530055 2008-07-21T07:53:34Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69222614 BRUSSELS—Belgian King Albert refused to accept Prime Minister Yves Leterme's resignation on Thursday and asked three senior politicians to seek a way out of the country's political deadlock. Leterme submitted his government's... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:51:02 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69222614 2008-07-18T17:51:02Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69151792 A fresh game of political chess is beginning in Belgium following the King’s refusal to accept the prime minister’s resignation. Yves Leterme, leader of the Flemish Christian Democrats, went to the King on Thursday after a... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:47:51 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69151792 2008-07-18T11:47:51Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69057885 BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian King Albert refused to accept Prime Minister Yves Leterme's resignation on Thursday and asked three senior politicians to seek a way out of the country's political deadlock. Belgium's Flemish right... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:55:53 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69057885 2008-07-18T01:55:53Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69046879 King Albert II of Belgium has refused to accept Prime Minister Yves Leterme's resignation and has asked three senior politicians to seek a way out of the country's political deadlock. Mr Leterme submitted his government's... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:18:05 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69046879 2008-07-18T00:18:05Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/68752157 The woeful state of Belgian politicsBelgium has been plunged into yet another political crisis after the prime minister, Yves Leterme, offered his resignation on July 15th over a long-running dispute on regional autonomy. His... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:01:20 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/68752157 2008-07-16T12:01:20Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63738187 By James Kirkup and Bruno Waterfield in Brussels Ireland's rejection of the EU treaty has sparked a row between Britain and France after Nicolas Sarkozy blamed Peter Mandelson for alienating voters. Mr Sarkozy made the attack... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:37:39 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63738187 2008-06-20T08:37:39Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62635490 From William Hill:Bookies Push Out Bertie's Odds To Become European Council PresidentWilliam Hill believe that Ireland’s NO vote in the Lisbon Treaty have effectively ended Bertie Ahern’s chances of becoming the first permanent... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:22:31 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62635490 2008-06-14T16:22:31Z