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A Belgian ship and its crew captured by Somali pirates two months ago have been released, the Belgium government said Sunday.
New Belgium Brewing Co. likes to do things differently.
FIFA will decide who hosts the World Cups of 2018 and 2022 on the same day in December 2010. This is for two reasons: firstly, to give the ultimate hosts a more realistic time frame in which to undertake all the necessary preparations and, secondly, to guarantee television and sponsor revenue a long way in advance.
Belgium's disappointing World Cup qualifying has cost 55-year-old coach Rene Vandereycken his job, Federation officials announced on Tuesday.
Local favorite Stijn Devolder retained his Tour of Flanders title under clear blue skies on Sunday, powering away from his rivals for a comfortable victory in the 261.5km spring classic in northern Belgium.
Belgium's King Albert II held urgent talks with political leaders Saturday after Prime Minister Yves Leterme offered his government's resignation amid a row over the break-up of the stricken Fortis bank.
Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme has offered his government's resignation amid a row over the break-up of the stricken Fortis bank, according to national media reports.
Belgian authorities charged six suspected al-Qaeda-linked extremists with membership in a terrorist group Friday, including a woman they called an "al Qaeda living legend," according to media reports.
Belgian police Thursday arrested a woman they called an "al Qaeda living legend" as part of an operation to thwart a terror attack being planned to coincide with an EU summit in Brussels, a Belgian police source told CNN.
As if the beleaguered country didn't have enough problems, now its roads are paralyzed and schools shut down
A Belgian ship and its crew captured by Somali pirates two months ago have been released, the Belgium government said Sunday.
New Belgium Brewing Co. likes to do things differently.
FIFA will decide who hosts the World Cups of 2018 and 2022 on the same day in December 2010. This is for two reasons: firstly, to give the ultimate hosts a more realistic time frame in which to undertake all the necessary preparations and, secondly, to guarantee television and sponsor revenue a long way in advance.
Belgium's disappointing World Cup qualifying has cost 55-year-old coach Rene Vandereycken his job, Federation officials announced on Tuesday.
Local favorite Stijn Devolder retained his Tour of Flanders title under clear blue skies on Sunday, powering away from his rivals for a comfortable victory in the 261.5km spring classic in northern Belgium.
Belgium's King Albert II held urgent talks with political leaders Saturday after Prime Minister Yves Leterme offered his government's resignation amid a row over the break-up of the stricken Fortis bank.
Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme has offered his government's resignation amid a row over the break-up of the stricken Fortis bank, according to national media reports.
Belgian authorities charged six suspected al-Qaeda-linked extremists with membership in a terrorist group Friday, including a woman they called an "al Qaeda living legend," according to media reports.
Belgian police Thursday arrested a woman they called an "al Qaeda living legend" as part of an operation to thwart a terror attack being planned to coincide with an EU summit in Brussels, a Belgian police source told CNN.
As if the beleaguered country didn't have enough problems, now its roads are paralyzed and schools shut down
Dexia became the second Belgian bank this week to get a government and shareholder bailout Tuesday when Belgium, France and Luxembourg said they would inject almost $9.2 billion to keep it afloat
Spanish police Friday transferred a suspected leader of an al Qaeda-linked group from Belgium to Madrid, where he was indicted last year for alleged Islamic terrorist activities, the Spanish Interior Ministry said.
The other night I found my way home, a little tipsy after an evening in the Belgian town of Bruges. I'd been at my favorite bar in town, the 't Brugs Beertje, where not only did I get schooled in the many varieties of local beer, but also learned a few things about modern-day Belgian life.
Brazil opened their Olympic football campaign with an unconvincing 1-0 win over Belgium who ended Thursday's match in Shenyang with only nine men.
Differences between Dutch and French speakers have made this trim little nation at the heart of Europe literally uncontrollable
Brewer InBev SA on Wednesday pressed Anheuser-Busch for an answer on its $46 billion takeover offer, saying it had already secured financing for the deal
Hopefully I am first off the blocks with this question: What is your opinion on Henin's retirement? As a long time fan (before she even won her first title), there is no doubt that she would be in the Hall of Fame. Do you consider her someone who has overachieved despite the physical nature of the modern game? Could she have won more titles or is she another by-product of the power game? How is the media taking it since she has finally opened up to you last year? -- Ed Chew, Melbourne, Australia
Moroccan security services have broken up an alleged al Qaeda-linked terrorist network planning attacks in the North African country and in Belgium, Morocco's state-run news agency reported Monday.
Belgium champion Stijn Devolder won his first Tour of Flanders cycling classic with a long solo effort in treacherous weather conditions on Sunday.
Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten started his farewell campaign by making an early exit from the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, beaten 6-1 7-5 by Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean.
Police in Belgium arrested 14 Muslim extremists on Friday after uncovering a plot to free an al Qaeda suspect from prison using weapons and explosives.
After six months of deadlock, the country's factions formed an emergency coalition. But with security being stepped up, the hard work has already begun
Political parties in Belgium have been unable to form a ruling coalition since the June 10 general election, leaving the country without a government for half a year.
Belgium heads for 149 days with no government unless the two winners of this year's elections suddenly resolve linguistic spats deadlocking their bid to form an alliance
Belgium denied Portugal a place in the semifinals of the European Under-21 championship semifinals after drawing 2-2 with hosts Netherlands in their final Group A match in Heerenveen on Saturday.
French-speaking politicians see a better chance of claiming the top job in the country's upcoming election, but the favorites remain Flemish
A brilliant second-half goal by Helder Postiga earned Portugal a 2-1 win over Belgium in Euro 2008 qualifying on Saturday.
Could there be a bigger honor for an athlete than representing her country in competition?
Welcome back to Rankings-ville. For the first time in several installments, there hasn't been any Champions League action upon which we can base our rundown. And that's good news, because it forces us all to take a more critical eye at the local competition facing the world's best clubs.
Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez beat Switzerland's Marco Chiudinelli and Yves Allegro in a grueling doubles encounter to give Spain a 2-1 lead in their Davis Cup world group first-round tie in Geneva.
Belgium coach Rene Vandereycken has named two uncapped players in his 20-man squad for the friendly international against the Czech Republic on February 7.
The beauty of Ireland's jagged northern edge still feels delightfully quiet and undiscovered. Road signs are in Gaelic, and sheep -- only sheep -- wander the windswept beaches. An 87-mile drive along the coast from Ballyshannon up to Malin Head, Ireland's northernmost point, is short on your standard tourist activities. But 2,000-foot-tall sea cliffs and dozens of sweet inns make it worth the trip.
World number one Amelie Mauresmo confirmed she would defend her WTA Championships title next week in Madrid after recovering from a shoulder injury.
Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak has been named in the Poland squad for the first time since the World Cup for next month's Euro 2008 qualifier against Belgium.
Janjaap Ruijssenaars has always been interested in the concept of gravity.
Italy won the Fed Cup for the first time when Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne was forced to retire with a knee injury during the deciding doubles in Charleroi.
French Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne heads Belgium's team for the Fed Cup final against Italy in Charleroi on September 16-17.
Italy's Manuel Quinziato won stage two of the Benelux Tour from 's Hertogenbosch to Sittard-Geleen on Friday.
Germany's Stefan Schumacher will wear the leader's jersey at the start of the Benelux Tour after winning the time-trial prologue in Den Helder on Wednesday.
Kim Gevaert has won the 100 meters title in Gothenburg to become Belgium's first ever female European champion.
The Fed Cup final between Belgium and Italy will take place in Charleroi, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have said.
Wins for Kim Clijsters and Kerstin Flipkens gave Belgium a commanding 2-0 lead over the United States in their Fed Cup semifinal.
Italy reached their first Fed Cup final on Sunday when Flavia Pennetta overcame Spain's Lourdes Dominguez-Lino 6-2 6-4 to give her team an unassailable 3-1 semifinal lead in Zaragoza.
Justine Henin-Hardenne's replacement Kirsten Flipkens will open Belgium's bid to reach the Fed Cup final against American Jill Craybas in Ostend on Saturday.
Kim Clisters and Justine Henin-Hardenne boosted Belgium's chances of winning a second Fed Cup when they were named in the squad for the semifinal against a weakened United States.
Police in Belgium say they have found the bodies of two stepsisters who went missing earlier this month in a case that shocked the country and sparked a nationwide search.
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Belgium will meet the United States in the Fed Cup semifinals following victories by Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne over last year's champions Russia.
Elena Dementieva and Nadia Petrova will lead champions Russia in next month's first round Fed Cup tie against Belgium.
Belgian police intend to charge a Chinese businessman who they believe is the key figure in their match-fixing investigation.
The Scene spent the day in Antwerp with painter Luc Tuymans. Do you have a favorite hangout in the Belgian city? What's your favorite Luc Tuymans painting? Send us your suggestions and ideas and read your comments below.
Second division Geel will be relegated at the end of the season after the Belgian FA found the club guilty of attempting to bribe players.
After more than two weeks of nightly rioting and arson in France, unrest spread northeastwards to Belgium, where more than two dozen similar incidents took place overnight Saturday.
The 2006 Giro d'Italia will start and feature four stages in Belgium before heading for tough mountain stages in the Dolomites and Western Alps, organizers revealed on Saturday.
Aime Anthuenis' future as coach of Belgium is likely to be decided early next week.
Spain captain Raul will equal Fernando Hierro's appearance record for a Spanish outfield player when he leads the team against Belgium in their World Cup qualifier in Brussels on Saturday.
Belgium's Tom Boonen unleashed a devastating late sprint to claim cycling's world road race championship in Madrid on Sunday.
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Andy Roddick will spearhead the U.S. Davis Cup team in the World Group playoff tie against Belgium.
Club Bruges have signed Belgium defender Joos Valgaeren from Celtic as a replacement for David Rozehnal, who is switching to Paris Saint Germain.
Lance Armstrong will return to competition at the Fleche Brabanconne race in Belgium on Sunday, his Discovery Channel team have confirmed.
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Israel scored a scrappy 2-1 victory over Cyprus on a wet night to join Ireland and France on eight points at the top of European Group Four.
Bolton Wanderers midfielder Khalilou Fadiga will visit a heart specialist in Belgium after fainting before a League Cup match on Wednesday.
Belgium captain Bart Goor plans to appeal against a five game ban imposed on Wednesday after he was sent off for spitting at Spain's Xavi earlier this month.
Quick-fire goals from strikers Albert Luque and Raul gave Spain a 2-0 win over nine-man Belgium in their World Cup Group Seven qualifying tie.
Top seeds Lazio were handed a tough task when the draw for the UEFA Cup group stages was made in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday.
Spanish team Kelme have reacted angrily to their omission from next year's Pro Tour.
At least 10 people were killed and 100 others injured when a leaking underground natural gas pipeline exploded in southern Belgium, officials said.
A Belgium court has sentenced convicted murderer and child rapist Marc Dutroux to life imprisonment.
Working with Italian authorities, Belgian police have arrested 15 people, mainly of Arab and North African origin, in a series of raids early Tuesday morning, said Belgian's federal prosecutor dealing with terrorism cases.
Bart Goor converted a 78th minute penalty to give Belgium a 1-0 win over the Netherlands in the 124th low countries derby in Eindhoven.
The "trial of the century" of four people in Belgium on child kidnapping, abuse and murder charges has once again focused attention on child sex abuse and worldwide child pornography rings.
One of Belgium's most notorious men, alleged child-killer and pedophile Marc Dutroux, has arrived at a courthouse in Arlon where he is facing trial nearly eight years after his arrest.
Striker Louis Saha scored on his international debut to help France beat Belgium 2-0, the European champions' 14th successive victory.
France and Belgium were the winners in Monday's play at tennis' Hopman Cup mixed event.
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