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- Burundi to hold presidential elections on June 28, 2010 18 Dec 2009 09:23 GMT
... of Burundi has announced that the presidential elections will be held on June 28, 2001. ... would be done through universal adult suffrage. Political party officials and the civil society organizations ... by nine strategic partners to Burundi, including Belgium, China, Sweden, Norway, Britain, the Netherlands, Egypt, ...
- Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed Sunday his new cabinet would be held to account, dismissing critics who say entrenched corruption will continue, as he also promised a bigger role in government for women. 20 Dec 2009 22:31 GMT
... He also promised a bigger role in government for women in Afghanistan's generally patriarchal society. ... the international force in Afghanistan. Leterme reaffirmed Belgium's military and aid commitments. Some legislators have ... dozen former ministers for corruption. Members of parliament had pushed deputy attorney general Fazel Ahmad ...
- Karzai says new cabinet ministers accountable for corruption 20 Dec 2009 20:57 GMT
... Presidential Palace and discussed with him the political and security situation in Afghanistan. Belgium is contributing 500 troops to NATO's counter-insurgency ... a much-awaited announcement and hoped that the government would succeed to ensure good governance in ...
- Parliament plans marathon week of commissioner hearings 18 Dec 2009 16:41 GMT
... will oversee. Of particular interest to the parliament is securing democratic oversight over the body ... machinations of the parliament with the different political groups keener to highlight the weakness of candidates ... Andris Piebalgs (EPP) – Development, Development Committee Belgium - Karel De Gucht (ELDR) – Trade, ...
- Belgian-Israeli dual nationals take Hamas to court in Belgium; 10 others seen joining soon 24 Dec 2009 18:00 GMT
... dual nationals take Hamas to court in Belgium; 10 others seen joining soon BRUSSELS, Belgium ... universal jurisdiction law triggered a spate of politically charged cases against leaders such as ex-Israeli ... complaint about rights violations by the Hamas government from mid-2008 until Jan. 18, when a ...
- Murdoch settles into driver's seat before British election 19 Dec 2009 06:55 GMT
... media were dragged uncomfortably into the new political reality. In neither case could Murdoch pretend ... will happily coincide as the 13-year-old Labour Government shows abundant signs of decay, and there ... in some countries - including the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland - more than 90 per ...
- J.W. 'Bill' Schumaecker, 99, long-time Darienite active in town politics 22 Dec 2009 15:50 GMT
... son of Prosper Scheemaecker of Saint Amandsberg, Belgium, and Josephine Van DeVivir of Ghent, Belgium. ... Company, Mr. Schumaecker became active in town politics, devising strategy and writing speeches for long-time ...
- The French government on Monday announced a thorough investigation into the shutdown of the Eurostar, as the suspension of the only passenger rail link between Britain and continental Europe entered its third day. 21 Dec 2009 13:51 GMT
... a third day on Monday. The French government on Monday announced a thorough investigation into ... French side of the Channel. French Transport Minister Dominique de Bussereau called the situation "unacceptable" ... between France and England, between England and Belgium and the rest of continental Europe doesn't ...
- The French government will do a thorough investigation into the weather-induced shutdown of the Eurostar, as the suspension of the only passenger rail link between Britain and continental Europe entered its third day. 21 Dec 2009 14:31 GMT
... a third day on Monday. The French government on Monday announced a thorough investigation into ... French side of the Channel. French Transport Minister Dominique de Bussereau called the situation "unacceptable" ... between France and England, between England and Belgium and the rest of continental Europe doesn't ...
- Gaza rocket victims to Belgium: Try Hamas chiefs for war crimes 24 Dec 2009 08:11 GMT
... Hamas leaders to terror attacks in which Belgium citizens ware harmed," the plaintiffs' attorney, Roel ... ignore the complaint," Coveliers added. Syria-based Hamas political leader Khaled Meshal, Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, strongman Mahmoud Zahar and the ...
- Politicians demand Eurostar enquiry as trains are cancelled for third day 21 Dec 2009 23:10 GMT
... Eurostar restart services by Tuesday. British Transport minister Sadiq Khan said he was "angry" that ... between France and England, between England and Belgium and the rest of continental Europe, doesn't ... work because it's snowing outside. "Therefore, the government is asking, number one, for explanations, number ...
- EXTRA: French minister orders investigation of Eurostar shutdown 21 Dec 2009 09:51 GMT
... Paris - French Junior Minister for Transport Dominique Bussereau announced Monday that ... Transport Dominique Bussereau announced Monday that the government would launch an investigation into the weather-related ... between France and Britain, between Britain and Belgium and the rest of the European continent, ...
- Ministers demand Eurostar answers 21 Dec 2009 14:10 GMT
... a halt in the cold weather. Transport minister Sadiq Khan said he is "angry" that ... between France and England, between England and Belgium and the rest of continental Europe, doesn't ... work because it's snowing outside. "Therefore, the government is asking, number one, for explanations, number ...
- Ministers demand Eurostar answers 21 Dec 2009 14:36 GMT
... a halt in the cold weather. Transport minister Sadiq Khan said he is "angry" that ... between France and England, between England and Belgium and the rest of continental Europe, doesn't ... work because it's snowing outside. "Therefore, the government is asking, number one, for explanations, number ...
- Afghanistan's Karzai Defends Cabinet Nominees 20 Dec 2009 15:31 GMT
... for Afghanistan." Karzai also said the new government is representative of all ethnic groups in ... On December 19, Karzai formally presented to parliament a list of nominees for Karzai's new ... the international military forces in Afghanistan, reaffirmed Belgium's military and aid commitments. He also said ...
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