Teri Schultz
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The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia is due to close at year's end. Tribunal's supporters say it has given justice to many victims. Critics say justice has been one-sided.
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Belgium's interior minister agrees there were mistakes made by the country's security services before the attacks on March 22, but he blames years of neglect that hampered an effective response to violent extremism.
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Belgian playwright Ismael Saidi is taking his anti-radicalization message to schools in heavily Muslim neighborhoods. He finds extremism still has appeal, even after last week's terrorist attacks.
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Reports from Belgium say at least two people are dead after a police raid on a suspected militant hideout in the east of the country.
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The investigation continues into whether Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the older suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, received training and inspiration to commit violent acts from extremists abroad. Belgium and other European countries are increasingly concerned about their young people going abroad to seek jihad — wherever that may lead.
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Westvleteren 12, a Belgian beer often called the best in the world, officially hits U.S. store shelves for the first time Wednesday. But fans of the beer may want to act quickly: The Trappist monks who brew it are only selling enough overseas to raise money to pay for a new roof and other renovations.
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A new law in the Belgian capital outlaws racist, homophobic and sexist insults, as well as other incivilities such as not cleaning up after your dog. The law allows for the fines — as high as $320 — to be collected quickly.
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The European Central Bank holds a meeting this week as analysts warn of tough consequences if the euro crisis isn't brought under control. Billionaire investor George Soros goes further saying the euro crisis could bring down the entire European Union.
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Dutch scientists are trying to make insects a less exotic and cheaper food source. And one Dutch restaurant, Specktakel, is already embracing the trend by featuring a menu buzzing with entomological eats.
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European officials have agreed to overhaul mobile roaming fees. That would allow consumers to pay less for calls, texts and mobile web services when traveling abroad. Consumer advocates are urging the EU to go further, and eliminate roaming fees altogether.