Woman cyclist forced to stop race after catching up with men
A breakaway female cyclist was forced to stop during a prestigious race in Belgium after she started to catch up with the men's competition, which had started 10 minutes earlier.
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All Belgium flights canceled as air traffic controllers strike
All flights in and out of Belgium have been canceled for a 24-hour period as air traffic control workers went on strike Tuesday evening. The action will affect flights at all airports in the country, including Brussels Airport and regional facilities.
Can the Congo save itself, mythical okapi from destruction?
A nudge above the equator in one of the most biodiverse places in Africa lives an almost-mythical mammal that few people have ever seen.
No-deal Brexit looks likelier than ever
British Prime Minister Theresa May's efforts to save her faltering Brexit deal floundered Friday, as EU leaders sent her away empty-handed and a leading official described the state of the debate in the United Kingdom as "sometimes nebulous and imprecise."
Wounded May seeks Brexit lifeline from EU leaders
The European Union will not throw British Prime Minister Theresa May a lifeline over Brexit, after she survived a bruising confidence motion triggered by members of her own party.
Robbers arrested after store owner tells them to come back later
A group of would-be thieves were prevented from robbing a store in Belgium Saturday after the owner said he didn't have enough money in the cash register and asked them to come back later.
2018 FIFA World Cup semifinals
With the World Cup's final four down to Belgium, France, England and Croatia, take a look at the semifinal action in Russia.
Melania Trump mingles with NATO spouses
U.S. first lady Melania Trump kicked off her first day on a multi-stop European visit with an event hosted by Belgium at the prestigious suburban Brussels music conservatory.
France beats Belgium to reach World Cup final
France beat Belgium 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to its first World Cup final in 12 years.
Belgium knocks Brazil out of World Cup
Five-time champion Brazil crashed out of the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Belgium in an enthralling quarterfinal in Kazan.
Belgium completes stunning comeback to eliminate Japan
Belgium completed a stunning second-half comeback to rescue its World Cup hopes and crush those of Japan in Rostov-on-Don.
Belgium beats England to top Group G
Belgium beat England 1-0 thanks to Adnan Januzaj's superb goal, but are the Group G winners worse off for their victory?
Panama falls to Belgium in country's World Cup debut
After a scoreless first half, Belgium opened up the match to beat World Cup debutants Panama 3-0 on Monday.
On the gemstone trail: A tour of Antwerp's diamond district
With its flat-fronted 1960s buildings and plain color scheme, Hoveniersstraat might be dismissed as one of the most drab streets in the pretty baroque Belgian city of Antwerp.
Belgium shooting: Two police officers, passerby killed in Liege
Belgian authorities are investigating the killing of two policewomen and a passerby in the eastern city of Liege on Tuesday as a terror attack, the country's prosecutor said.
Paris suspect Saleh Abdeslam jailed for 20 years over police shootout
Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the cell alleged to have carried out the November 2015 Paris terror attacks, has been jailed for 20 years over a shootout with Belgian police days before he was arrested.
Report: 2015 Paris attacks suspect refuses to cooperate in court
The only known surviving suspect in the 2015 Paris terror attacks appeared in court in Brussels Monday, but refused to cooperate or answer questions.
Russia claims win in tussle over Stoli vodka trademark
Russia has just scored a victory in its 15-year legal battle to reclaim the Stoli and Stolichnaya vodka brands.
Belgian hotel rents fish to lonesome guests
A Belgian hotel is offering its solo guests a fish for companionship for around $4 per night.
Suspect fatally shot in Brussels Central Station terror attack
A suspect was fatally shot at Brussels Central Station Tuesday after a failed bombing that Belgian authorities are calling a terrorist attack.
Women at 'Wonder Woman' screening get tone-deaf gift bags
Women who attended a screening of the blockbuster movie "Wonder Woman" were put off to find the gift bags handed out by the theater contained diet pill pamphlets and dish sponges.
University sorry for saying women should wear low-cut tops to graduation
A university in Belgium has apologized for suggesting that women wear low-cut necklines to graduation.
Burger King ad strikes nerve with Belgian monarchy
Fast-food giant Burger King is in hot water with the Belgian royal family after an ad campaign asks, "Who is the king?"
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