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Belgium says to begin airstrikes against 'ISIL' in Syria
May 13, 2016 12:49Belgium has decided to extend the scope of its contribution to the US-led air campaign allegedly targeting ISIL, saying it will launch attacks on the Takfiri terrorists' positions in Syria.
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Belgian inmates stuck in cells over staff strike
May 11, 2016 10:56Inmates in Belgium’s prisons have been stuck in their cells 24 hours a day with a prison staff strike now in its third week.
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Belgium calls up military for help in prisons amid guards strike
May 09, 2016 12:17The Belgian government has called up the country’s military to deploy forces in prisons where the guards are on strike over budget cuts.
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Belgian minister to be prosecuted over anti-Muslim jibe
May 07, 2016 11:39A number of Belgians have brought a criminal case against Interior Minister Jan Jambon over his 'offensive comments about Muslims' following Daesh terror attacks in Brussels.
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Belgian minister to be prosecuted over anti-Muslim jibe
May 07, 2016 02:56A number of Belgians have brought a criminal case against Interior Minister Jan Jambon over his 'offensive comments about Muslims' following Daesh terror attacks in Brussels.
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5+1 must honor JCPOA obligations: Zarif
Apr 30, 2016 22:07Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the 5+1 group of countries need to fulfill their obligations stipulated in the nuclear agreement they reached with Iran last year.
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Europe’s indifference strengthened terrorists: President Rouhani
Apr 30, 2016 10:03President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the Europeans for failing to deal with terror threats in due time, saying the lack of a timely European Union response led to a rise in terrorism and violence.
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Belgian transport minister resigns over airport security row
Apr 16, 2016 03:59Belgium's transport minister has resigned over accusations she ignored EU reports of security failings at an airport in the capital Brussels that was attacked last month.
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Air traffic controllers continue strike at Brussels Airport
Apr 13, 2016 10:09Air traffic controllers at Brussels Airport continue strike for the second day, forcing the cancellation of flights in the Belgian capital which is still reeling from a deadly attack last month.
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Belgium admits security failure but 'not a failed state'
Apr 07, 2016 05:56Belgium’s Prime Minister Charles Michel has admitted security failures after recent deadly bombings but rejected the notion that his country is a failed state.