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Son of Moroccan Preacher Admits Plotting to Attack Belgian Police

by Abdullah Mustafa | Jul 11, 2017 | Middle East

Brussels- The son of a Dutch preacher residing in Belgium has plotted to carry out an attack that was supposed to target police officers in Verviers, near the borders between Belgium and Netherlands, according to what was revealed by the investigation conducted by the...

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Belgian soldiers and police patrol in central Brussels on November 22, 2015, after security was tightened in Belgium following the fatal attacks in Paris. Reuters

Belgium Freezes Funds, Properties of Those Involved in Terrorism

by Abdullah Mustafa | Jul 10, 2017 | World

Brussels- Belgium has frozen the financial assets of another 158 foreign fighters who went to fight in Iraq or Syria, local media reported Friday. Those Belgians taking part in fights in Iraq or Syria, will no longer have access to their bank accounts and will not be...

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European Union member states’ flags flying in front of the building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. (Reuters)

Third of EU Lawmakers Demand Sanctions against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

by Abdullah Mustafa | Jun 28, 2017 | World

Brussels – Approximately a third of European Union parliamentarians issued a statement condemning Tehran’s human rights violations, demanding that new sanctions be imposed on Iran for its interference in regional turmoil. “Today we are announcing the support of...

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‘Erasmus Plus’ App… a Future Investment

by Abdullah Mustafa | Jun 20, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Brussels- The European Parliament celebrated the 30h anniversary of the Erasmus student exchange program that has provided scholarships to nine million students across Europe, stated the European Commission. Following the launch of Erasmus Plus app for smartphones,...

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Belgian King Shares Iftar with Muslim Family

by Abdullah Mustafa | Jun 15, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Brussels- King Philippe of Belgium shared Iftar with a Muslim family in the city of Ghent on Monday, making headlines in the Belgian media, which published the king’s pictures while saluting the family members and eating Moroccan meals with them. According to the...