Tag: Belgium
Hamilton on pole for Belgian GP
Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton put his McLaren on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday night (Australian time).[MORE]
Alonso shows talent as rain upsets title runners
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso paraded his lavish talents overnight, taking advantage of the rain to dominate afternoon practice for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. [MORE]
Rogers third in Belgium
Australian cyclist Michael Rogers has finished third overall in Europe's Tour of Benelux in Belgium.[MORE]
Spielberg still directing first Tintin
Despite the rumours, Steven Spielberg is still slated to direct the first Tintin movie.[MORE]
Jackson in Tintin's directing chair
Peter Jackson, not Steven Spielberg, will direct Tintin's first big screen adventure.[MORE]
High jumping Hellebaut makes history for Belgium
Belgium's Tia Hellebaut has given her country its first ever Olympic track and field title, winning the women's high jump gold medal by clearing a season's best of 2.05 metres.[MORE]
Brazil beats Belgium for men's football bronze
Brazil has overcome its deep frustration at not making the men's Olympic football final by putting away Belgium 3-0 to take the bronze medal.[MORE]
WWI soldier's remains unearthed in Belgium
British archaeologists have found the remains of an Australia World War I soldier during an excavation in Belgium.[MORE]
Argentina destroys Brazil in men's football
Two quick fire goals from Sergio Aguero has powered defending champion Argentina into the Olympic final as it put the sword to South American rivals Brazil in a 3-0 win.[MORE]
Ten-man Belgium ousts Italy at Olympics
European giant Italy has crashed out of the Olympic men's football tournament, losing 3-2 to 10-man Belgium in a bad-tempered quarter-final upset.[MORE]
Arsenal ride their luck, Liverpool below Standard
Captain William Gallas and striker Emmanuel Adebayor scored second half goals to earn Arsenal a 2-0 win at Steve McLaren's FC Twente in their Champions League third round qualifier overnight.[MORE]
DNA tests identify Aust WWI digger's body found in Belgium
Scientists have used DNA evidence to identify the body of an Australian World War I soldier found in Belgium two years ago.[MORE]
Belgian Van Arvermaet wins Tour de l'Ain second stage
Belgian Greg Van Avermaet of the Silence Lotto team won the second stage of the Tour de l'Ain cycle race overnight. [MORE]
Global protests accompany Beijing opening ceremony
Three foreign pro-Tibet activists staged a brief protest near Beijing's Olympic stadium on Friday evening, one hour before the start of the opening ceremony for the Games, an activist group said.[MORE]
Evans pulls out of one-day race, fine for Beijing
Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans has pulled out of the one-day criterium in Belgium with a reported injured knee.[MORE]
King refuses to accept Belgian PM's resignation
King Albert II of Belgium has refused to accept Prime Minister Yves Leterme's resignation and has asked three senior politicians to seek a way out of the country's political deadlock.[MORE]
Belgian prime minister resigns
Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has tendered his resignation after failing to push through measures to devolve more power to the regions.[MORE]
EU steps up scrutiny of BHP 's Rio takeover
The European Commission has opened an in-depth antitrust probe into mining giant BHP's hostile takeover of rival Rio Tinto over "serious doubts" the deal could stifle competition amid soaring commodities prices.[MORE]
Oil prices won't fall: OPEC president
OPEC president Chakib Khelil has rebuffed calls from oil-consuming countries to increase supply, saying that the cartel had already done what it could on high prices.[MORE]
Police arrest 75 in EU people-smuggling bust
Police across Europe have broken up an Iraqi-run network that smuggled illegal immigrants into the continent for fees of up to 12,000 euros ($19,560) per person, European officials said.[MORE]
EU agrees to lift sanctions on Cuba
The European Union has agreed to scrap its sanctions against Cuba, EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said.[MORE]
Kookaburras hit top form ahead of Champions Trophy
The Australian men's hockey team has put in a dominant performance to record an emphatic 6-0 win against Belgium in Edegem overnight. [MORE]
Boonen out of Tour after positive cocaine test
Tour de France green jersey champion Tom Boonen has been barred from next month's race in the wake of a positive test for cocaine. [MORE]
Art dealer threatened with legal action over 'bizarre' Dali claims
The foundation that administers the rights of Salvador Dali's artwork has threatened legal action against a Belgian art dealer and writer who claims that most Dali canvases in museums are fakes.[MORE]
Smurfs' big screen adventure confirmed
Papa Smurf, Smurfette and the rest of the blue-hued crew are headed for the big screen.[MORE]
