Belgium

Refugee girl fatally shot during Belgian police chase

May 18, 2018 17:13

Belgian prosecutors say a two-year-old Kurdish girl, who died after police chased a van carrying illegal refugees in southern Belgium, was found with a fatal “bullet” wound.
Iran basketball team vice champion in 2018 PCU University Games

Apr 29, 2018 10:42

Iranian basketball players have ended their campaign at the 19th edition of PCU University Games in Belgium, and finished as the runner-up of the international contest.
Pompeo lands in Brussels in first overseas trip as top US diplomat

Apr 27, 2018 13:24

Mike Pompeo has arrived in Brussels for his first overseas trip in his new post as the US secretary of state to meet key allies in Europe amid a pileup of foreign policy challenges.
Thousands rally in Brussels to protest racism, discrimination

Mar 25, 2018 12:59

Around four thousand people have rallied in the Belgian capital to denounce racism and discrimination and demand equality for all.
Belgium regains control of Saudi-run Mosque over fears of promoting extremism

Mar 17, 2018 06:58

Belgium says it is retaking control of the Grand Mosque of Brussels by breaking Saudi Arabia’s lease of the building due to fears that the center is promoting extremism and segregationist attitudes.
Ex-Catalan leader says to stay in Belgium

Dec 06, 2017 15:40

Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont says he and four of his ex-cabinet members plan to remain in Belgium "for the moment" after Spain dropped an international warrant for his arrest.
Sacked Catalan leader Puigdemont, deputies turns self in to Belgian police

Nov 05, 2017 19:14

Belgian authorities have in custody the former Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his deputies who escaped Spain following a crackdown to block the independence of the northeastern Spanish region.
Washington’s illogical positions contravene nuclear deal: Velayati

Sep 17, 2017 18:14

A high-ranking Iranian official says illogical stances taken by the United States contravene Iran's nuclear deal with the P5+1 group of countries to which Washington is also a signatory.
EU must press US to abide by JCPOA: President's Rouhani

Sep 16, 2017 17:18

President Hassan Rouhani has demanded that the European Union pile up pressure on the US to force it to comply with its commitments under the historic nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Daesh claims responsibility for Brussels attack

Aug 27, 2017 12:20

The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a recent attack in the Belgian capital of Brussels that left three soldiers injured.