China has made strides in science, technology in past 30 years Oct 27, 2008
China has made notable improvements in science and technology, from rocket launching, manned spacecraft and space exploration to electronics, information technology, chemistry and medicine, said Su Baolian, professor at Namur University in Belgium since 1995. Su came to Belgium for post-doctoral studies at Namur University in 1993. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Ogre of Ardennes' sentenced to life in prison after sexual reign ... May 29, 2008
26 June 2003: Fourniret is arrested after a kidnapped 13-year-old girl jumps from his moving van near Namur in Belgium. Also in this section. (Independent)
Life sentence for French killer May 29, 2008
Isabelle Laville: Kidnapped in 1987 in Auxerre, central France, aged 17, and raped; body found in 2000 Fabienne Leroy: Kidnapped and raped in Chalons-en-Champagne, eastern France, in 1988 aged 20; found next day Jeanne-Marie Desramault: Kidnapped in Charleville-Mezieres in 1989, aged 22; found in 2004 at Fourniret's former property Elisabeth Brichet (in picture above, held by father Francis): Abducted in Namur, Belgium, in 1989, aged 12; found in 2004 at Fourniret's former property Natacha... (BBC News -- Europe)
The Swiss prescription Mar 17, 2008
The provincial capitals include the historic cities of Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Namur and Lige, with their own dialects and fierce loyalties. One look at the magnificent Provinciaal Hof in Bruges allows one to grasp the rootedness of Belgian provinces. (Globe and Mail)
Belgium - Government Profile Jan 24, 2008
Overview of the Countrys Political Framework and Structure - 2008. Belgium, independent from the Netherlands, has developed a federal representative democratic monarchy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. (Suite101.com)
A tradition of compromise is losing its force in Belgium Nov 13, 2007
s Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix in Namur suggests that in 2005 5. 6 billion passed from Flanders to Wallonia, representing a subsidy of 2. (International Herald Tribune)
Halifax, heres your chants Oct 27, 2007
The Salzinnes Antiphonal a collection of musical settings of daily liturgy sung by the nuns, was made in 1554-55 to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the de Glymes family in Namur, Belgium. Julienne de Glyme was prioress at the Cistercian convent of Salzinnes. (ChronicleHerald.ca)
Former Bainbridge Councilman Hatcher dies Oct 20, 2007
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Based on the proposal discussed before the Decatur County Board of Education Thursday night, do you agree with the U.S. Justice Department that Lillian E. Williams Elementary School should be closed because of declining enrollment. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Delectable collectables Jan 10, 2007
Top 10 European flea markets. Tuesday January 9 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
