Belgium

Brussels New Year fireworks cancelled over attack fears

Authorities in the Belgian capital Brussels on Wednesday called off the city`s traditional New Year`s Eve fireworks display, citing fears of a militant attack.

Dec 31, 2015, 09:28 AM IST

Belgium detains one person in new search in Paris attacks case

Belgian police detained for questioning one person today following a new search in the troubled Brussels immigrant neighborhood of Molenbeek in connection with the deadly Paris attacks, prosecutors said.

Dec 31, 2015, 00:43 AM IST

David Cameron points to 'Brexit' referendum next year

British Prime Minister David Cameron strongly suggested on Friday that he would hold his promised in-out referendum on EU membership in 2016 after securing a deal on his "Brexit" reform demands.

Dec 19, 2015, 00:25 AM IST

Paris attacks fugitive may have given Belgian police the slip

Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam may have evaded Belgian police by hiding in a vehicle or item of furniture as they homed in on him after the massacre, Belgian media reported.

Dec 17, 2015, 19:37 PM IST

Money seeps into the political process on many levels: Ex-Belgium PM Yves Leterme

The two-day conference jointly held with the Election Commission of India, International IDEA and India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) on “Money in Politics and Effects on People’s Representation” here concluded on Wednesday.

Dec 17, 2015, 01:26 AM IST

Suspect arrested over Paris terror attacks as raids continue across France

Eight men have been arrested in Belgium, where the attacks are thought to have been organised, and one man has been detained in Turkey on suspicion of scouting the concert hall, bars and restaurants where the attacks took place.

Dec 15, 2015, 17:45 PM IST

Thousands march as UN climate talks head to crunch phase

Pope Francis on Sunday urged nations to act with "courage" while 10,000 climate activists took to the beach in Belgium, a day before UN talks enter their crunch phase in the search for a historic pact against global warming.

Dec 07, 2015, 02:59 AM IST

Australia beat Belgium 2-1 to emerge HWL Final champions

 World champions Australia lived up to their reputation as they bested Belgium 2-1 in the final to become the champions of the Hero Hockey World League (HWL) Final at the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Stadium here on Sunday.

Dec 06, 2015, 23:06 PM IST

HWL Final: Belgium pip India 1-0, set up title showdown with Australia

Cedric Charlier's fifth minute strike was enough for Belgium to down India.

Dec 05, 2015, 20:33 PM IST

Belgium seeks two new 'dangerous' Paris attack suspects

The fake identity card of one of the suspects was also used to wire money from Brussels to Paris and the cousin of attacks ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud four days after the massacre in the French capital, the Belgian prosecutor's office said.

Dec 05, 2015, 08:07 AM IST

India gains six places, ends year at 166th in FIFA rankings

Overall, Belgium occupied the top spot in a year-ending rankings chart for the first time in its history.

Dec 03, 2015, 20:32 PM IST

Belgium end 2015 top of FIFA world rankings

Germany have dropped down to fourth place with Argentina and Spain ahead of them.

Dec 03, 2015, 19:04 PM IST

Belgium police detain two over Paris attacks: Prosecutor

Belgian police on Wednesday held two people for questioning in connection with the Paris attacks, after carrying out a series of searches in their hunt for key suspects with links to the November 13 massacre.

Dec 02, 2015, 19:58 PM IST

Paris attackers -- what we know so far

Here is a summary of the latest developments in the Paris terror attacks investigation.

Dec 02, 2015, 02:43 AM IST

HWL: Great Britain tops pool, to meet hosts India in QF

In the quarterfinals, Netherlands, which topped Pool B, will face Pool A laggards Canada.

Dec 01, 2015, 23:07 PM IST

Andy Murray one win away from ending Britain`s 79-year Davis Cup wait

Murray has been something of a one-man show in the Davis Cup this year.

Nov 29, 2015, 09:33 AM IST

Cats used as bait to lure tourists back to Brussels

After a five-day lockdown prompted by the maximum security alert, Brussels officials are attempting to entice back tourists who may have been scared away by images of soldiers armed with machine guns in the capital's deserted streets. Their secret weapon? Cats.

Nov 28, 2015, 16:12 PM IST

Belgian detainee 'unwittingly' drove Paris suspect: Lawyer

A Frenchman detained in connection with the Paris attacks drove key suspect Salah Abdeslam across Brussels the day after the atrocities without knowing he had been involved, the man's lawyer said on Friday.

Nov 27, 2015, 21:51 PM IST

Sixth person charged in Belgium over Paris attacks: Prosecutor

A Belgian judge on Friday charged a sixth suspect with terrorism offences in connection with the Paris attacks, prosecutors said.

Nov 27, 2015, 21:40 PM IST

HWL: With focus on Rio, Belgian players take a break

Belgium has made giant strides in world hockey rising as high as four in the world rankings.

Nov 27, 2015, 13:28 PM IST