Belgian chemical train accident toll rises to one dead, 49 injured
The casualty toll in Belgium from the derailing of a train carrying highly toxic chemicals -- which exploded and sent spectacular strips of fire into the night sky -- rose dramatically Sunday to one dead and 49 injured.
Late 20th century was warmest in 1,400 years
Earth was cooling until the end of the 19th century and a hundred years later, the planet's surface was on average warmer than at any time in the previous 1,400 years.
Children born outside marriage in Europe rise to 40 percent of total
The number of children born outside marriage in Europe has doubled over two decades to 40 percent, with Estonia, Slovenia and France registering almost three out of every five births out of wedlock.
Deaf Belgian twins going blind commit euthanasia: press
Deaf Belgian identical twins used a decade-old euthanasia law in a mercy-killing pact after they began to go blind.
Belgium, France lay claim to fries
Fries, crunchy, salty, tasty fried sticks of potato are claimed by Belgium and France as the product of their national gastronomic genius but the true origins are shrouded in popular folklore.
EU seals deal on banks watchdog, ahead of end-of-year summit
The European Union agreed early Thursday to create a bank supervisor to oversee lenders across the eurozone, following marathon talks which ended hours before the year's final EU summit.
EU ministers agree significant debt relief deal for Greece
Greece won breathing space Tuesday with long-frozen eurozone loans to restart from December and a first clear admission that a chunk of the country's debt burden will need to be written off down the line.
New eurozone talks to save Greece from financial collapse
Eurozone finance ministers meet in Brussels Monday for the third time in two weeks for talks on unlocking the next slice of aid to debt-crippled Greece, which is in danger of running out of money.
Crowned heads of Europe due at Luxembourg royal wedding
It won't be as big as "Will and Kate" yet the cream of Europe's royals head to tiny Luxembourg this week for a two-day wedding between Prince Guillaume, heir to the throne, and a Belgian countess.
EU to sanction states in bid to streamline air traffic
The European Commission plans to sanction EU members to nudge them into action on efforts to create a pan-European airspace that would cut costs and delays.
Giants EU, China meet in 'challenging' times
Global giants the European Union and China meet at a Brussels summit on Thursday under pressure to bolster slowing economic growth and tackle tough international dilemmas.
Chinese and EU solar makers at war over dumping
A host of EU solar makers haved called on the European Commission to probe alleged dumping practices by its Chinese rivals, as Beijing warned an investigation could trigger a trade war.
Belgium tagged competition with Kazakhstan for EXPO-2017 friendly
The competition between Kazakhstan and Belgium for hosting EXPO-2017 is friendly: Belgium.
Cycling: Iglinskiy wishes to win Tour de France stage
Kazakhstan Astana team cyclist Maksim Iglinskiy wishes to win a Tour de France stage.
Iglinskiy won the race thanks to Vinokourov’s advice
Maksim Iglinskiy commented on his victory in Liege-Bastogne-Liege race.
Kazakhstan cyclist won world oldest race
Kazakhstan Proteam Astana cyclist Maksim Iglinskiy won the prestigious one-day Liege-Bastogne-Liege race.
Astana retained 13th line in UCI rating
Kazakhstan Astana cycling team is still ranked 13th in the International Cycling Union (UCI) rating.
Nazarbayev expressed condolences to Belgium on the bus accident
Kazakhstan President sent condolences to the King of Belgium Albert II in relation to the car accident at Swiss ski resort that claimed lives of 22 children.
Mayors for Peace conference might be held in Kazakhstan
Jean-Luc Dehaene, Mayor of the city of Ypres suggested to hold Mayors for Peace conference in Kazakhstan.