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Belgians check info diamond heist might be bigger

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:46:55 -0400

BRUSSELS - Belgian authorities said Thursday they were investigating whether the spectacular diamond heist at Brussels airport in February might have yielded much more than the $50 million reported at first.

EU nations battle over air traffic control plans

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:15:55 -0400

PARIS - A massive battle is taking place in the skies over Europe - and airplane passengers across the continent are feeling its effects.

Portugal wins, Italy draws in WCup qualifying

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:36:46 -0400

Portugal revived its World Cup qualifying campaign by beating Russia 1-0 while Mario Balotelli was red-carded for Italy in a 0-0 draw at the Czech Republic that put the four-time world champions closer to next year's finals.

Belgium beats Serbia 2-1 in World Cup qualifier

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:23:10 -0400

BRUSSELS - Kevin De Bruyne scored a goal and assisted on another to give Belgium a 2-1 win over Serbia Friday and the lead in its World Cup qualifying group.

Colorado brewer delays North Carolina plant

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:25:44 -0400

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina - The Colorado brewing company known for its Fat Tire beer and other brands has delayed plans to open a plant in western North Carolina.

EU gets political deal on fisheries reform

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:32:32 -0400

BRUSSELS - Half a century ago, a cook would chop a cod in half because it was simply too big to fit in the oven. Today, most fit easily in the frying pan.

Belgium downs US 4-2 in friendly

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:14:30 -0400

CLEVELAND - Christian Benteke scored two of Belgium's three second-half goals in a decisive 4-2 win over the United States in an international friendly Wednesday.

US rocked 4-2 by Belgium in Cleveland friendly

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:33:38 -0400

CLEVELAND - After the stomping, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann got stumped.

Syria diplomacy a priority, despite EU arms vote

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:19:29 -0400

BEIRUT - Russia on Tuesday harshly criticized Europe's decision to allow the arming of Syrian rebels, saying it undercuts international efforts to negotiate an end to the civil war, and a rebel general said he's "very disappointed" weapons won't come fast enough to help opposition fighters defend a strategic Syrian town.

Kanepi beats Peng in Brussels Open final

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:57:26 -0400

BRUSSELS - Kaia Kanepi of Estonia beat Peng Shuai of China 6-2, 7-5 to win the Brussels Open on Saturday.

EU bid to label Hezbollah wing terror group

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:44:55 -0400

BRUSSELS - The European Union is reassessing whether to declare the Lebanese party Hezbollah's military wing a terrorist organization, a move it has long shied from despite pressure from the U.S., officials said Wednesday.

Pigeon sale yields world record for feathered Bolt

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:39:03 -0400

BRUSSELS - Flying high above Europe's economic crisis, a local lightning-fast pigeon called Bolt became the world's most expensive racing bird when his Belgian breeder sold it for 310,000 euros ($400,000) to a Chinese businessman.

Anderlecht wins Belgian league title

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:41:43 -0400

BRUSSELS - Anderlecht won its 32nd league title on Sunday, holding closest challenger Zulte Waregem to a 1-1 draw on the last day of the season.