France challenged over war memorial language policy

This item courtesy of the Celtic League:The Celtic League have written to the French Ambassador in Londonseeking clarification of an incident in Belgium where it appears theFrench authorities have intervened to...

House of Tomorrow in Brussels

Since I've posted nothing even vaguely robot-related today, here goes: a house of tomorrow! The term is a bit old-school, so Living Tomorrow, the Belgian builders of this beauty, are calling it "House of the...

Police clash with fisherman at EU in Brussels

Hundreds of fishermen clashed with riot police as they protested outside the European Union buildings in Brussels.The latest clashes follows weeks of strikes by French fishermen.The fishermen are upset at EU...

U.S. tightens entry rules for travelers from Japan, Europe

" WASHINGTON — Travelers from Japan and Western Europe will face tighter restrictions on coming to the United States beginning in January, according to new rules unveiled Tuesday by the U.S. government.Tourists...

No MILK FOR YOU! German Milk Delivery Strike Expands

"May 28, 2008 - With food costs rising around the world, a strike by German dairy farmers over falling milk prices spread to other European nations. Organizers say consumers will soon feel the...

The couple who 'hunted virgins'

" Michel Fourniret, a diminutive, be spectacled man  has been found guilty of murdering seven girls and women aged between 12 and 22 from 1987 onwards. By his own admission, however, he has killed...

Belgian newspapers sue Google for $77 mil

Google is being sued by a group of Belgian French-language newspapers for up to $77 million, on copyright violations."The newspaper copyright group Copiepresse said it had summoned Google to appear again before a...

French serial killer couple handed life sentences

"CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES, France (AP) -- A French court has convicted Michel Fourniret of murdering seven girls and young women and sentenced him to life in prison....

Former DR Congo leader arrested

The former vice-president of the Democractic Republic of Congo was arrested in Belgium today.He is facing charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity."Jean-Pierre Bemba, who fled Congo last year, was...

A Protestant town's 'conspiracy of good' in Vichy France

The Christian Scient Monitor has posted an interesting article telling the story of the people in a small town in France. They never lost sight of the humanity of their neighbors:"'Weapons of the spirit'Trocme...

No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis

Justine Henin, one of the top-ranked tennis players in the world, has announced her retirement from the sport, effective immediately."The 25-year-old Belgian, who has won seven Grand Slam titles, is making the...