At Least 18 Killed In Belgian Train Collision
Feb 15th, 2010 · A rush-hour commuter train sped through a red signal and slammed into an oncoming train as it left a suburban Brussels station Monday.
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Commuter Trains Crash Head-On Near Brussels
Feb 15th, 2010 · Two commuter trains collided head-on at rush hour in a Brussels suburb Monday morning, killing 20 people, Belgian officials said. The trains collided in snowy conditions just outside of the station at Buizingen.
Europe's Debt Crisis: What It Means For Americans
Feb 11th, 2010 · European leaders meeting in Brussels sought to quell fears Thursday that Greece's debt crisis could further weaken the euro and sour the European economy. The brewing debt crisis could affect not only Europe, but America and U.S. companies that sell goods abroad.
Holbrooke: Strong Support For Afghanistan
Dec 3rd, 2009 · Richard Holbrooke, the president's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, says international support for the U.S. strategy is the most he has ever seen. Holbrooke is in Brussels where he is meeting with NATO allies who are discussing President Obama's request for more troops in Afghanistan.
Ireland Says Yes To European Union
Oct 4th, 2009 · The people of Ireland have overwhelmingly approved a document known as the Lisbon Treaty, which some are calling a new constitution for the European Union. But it seems the debate about how much sovereignty European countries cede to Brussels is far from over.
EU Leaders Cheer Irish 'Yes' On Overhaul Plan
Oct 3rd, 2009 · Ireland's recession-hit voters have overwhelmingly approved the European Union's ambitious and long-delayed reform plans, electoral chiefs announced Saturday in a referendum result greeted with wild cheers in Dublin — and nervous sighs of relief in Brussels.
Plane Lands Safely In N.J. Despite Pilot's Death
Jun 18th, 2009 · Continental Flight 61 from Brussels landed safely today at its scheduled destination of Newark, New Jersey, after the pilot died during the flight. The aircraft — a Boeing 777 with 247 passengers — landed safely. The co-pilot took over when the captain, age 60, died.
Week In Review With Daniel Schorr
Mar 7th, 2009 · This week, more sobering economic news from the Labor Department. The country's unemployment rate jumped to 8.1 percent last month, the highest since 1983. Meanwhile, President Obama held a day-long summit on health care at the White House. And Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is making the rounds with visits to the Middle East, Brussels and Geneva. Host Scott Simon discusses the week in news with NPR's Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.
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