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Iran diplomat jailed in Belgium to be freed in swap - Iran
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Iran diplomat jailed in Belgium to be freed in swap – Iran

DUBAI: An Iranian diplomat jailed for 20 years in Belgium will soon be released in a prisoner swap, Iran’s judiciary spokesperson said on Wednesday. “Belgium…

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Belgium: Belgium arrests eight in 'terror attack' probe
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Belgium: Belgium arrests eight in ‘terror attack’ probe

Brussels: Police have detained eight people during investigations into an alleged jihadist plot to commit “terrorist attacks” in Belgium, authorities said Tuesday. Raids were conducted…

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Belgium: Belgium to become second EU country to recognize Buddhism
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Belgium: Belgium to become second EU country to recognize Buddhism

BRUSSELS: Belgium is expected to officially recognize Buddhism after the federal government approves a draft law on Friday, opening the door to federal funding, official…

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Belgium bars nude kneeling searches of 2016 terror attack accused
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Belgium bars nude kneeling searches of 2016 terror attack accused

BRUSSELS: A top Belgian court on Monday prohibited the authorities from making the defendants at the trial into the 2016 Brussels terror attacks kneel for…

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North Sea: Belgium investigates Russian ‘spy ship’ in North Sea

BRUSSELS: Belgium said it is investigating the presence of a Russian “spy ship” in the North Sea, a day after its neighbour the Netherlands reported…

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