Brussels on security clampdown as authorities warn of 'imminent' attack

Heavily armed police and soldiers patrolled key intersections, subways were closed and many stores shut their doors in Belgium's capital on Saturday as the government warned of a threat of......

Fans celebrate 75 years of Tintin

Tintin, perhaps the best-loved comic character ever, celebrates his 75th anniversary on Saturday.In these 75 years, Tintin, the creation of Belgian author Herge (real name Georges Remi), discovered......

Anelka calls French federation 'clowns' over ban

Nicolas Anelka has described the French Football Federation (FFF) as a "bunch of clowns" after they handed the striker an 18-game international ban for his role in the national team's World Cup......

'Pathetic' France get media bashing for WC debacle

"The Impostors", "Disgraceful", "Pathetic" were among the headlines on Friday thrown by French media at national team Les Bleus who are heading for a World Cup early exit after a 2-0 Group A defeat......

Belgians bask in final glory

Belgium celebrated the guarantee of a first Grand Slam singles winner on Friday, hailing the French Open final between Justine Henin-Hardenne and Kim Clijsters as a "new day for Belgian sport".......