Capital Of Belgium
President Discusses American and European Alliance in Belgium
Across the Middle East -- from the Palestinian Territories, to Lebanon, to Iraq, to Iran -- I believe that the advance of freedom within nations will build the peace among nations. And one reason for this belief is the experience of Europe. In two world wars, Europe saw the aggressive nature of tyranny, and the terrible cost of mistrust and division. In the Cold War, Europe saw the so-called stability of Yalta was a constant source of injustice and fear. And Europe also saw how the rise of democratic movements like Solidarity could part an Iron Curtain drawn by tyrants. The spread of freedom has helped to resolve old disputes, and the enlargement of NATO and the European Union have made partners out of former rivals. America supports Europe's democratic unity for the same reason we support the spread of democracy in the Middle East -- because freedom leads to peace. And America supports a strong Europe because we need a strong partner in the hard work of advanci ... [Read More]
Independent States in the World
of the CongoCGKinshasaCosta Rica *+Republic of Costa RicaCSSan JoséCôte d'Ivoire *+Republic of Côte d'IvoireIVYamoussoukroCroatia *+Republic of CroatiaHRZagrebCuba +Republic of CubaCUHavanaCyprus *+Republic of CyprusCYNicosiaCzech Republic *+Czech RepublicEZPragueDenmark *+Kingdom of DenmarkDACopenhagenDjibouti *+Republic of DjiboutiDJDjiboutiDominica *+Commonwealth of DominicaDORoseauDominican Republic *+Dominican RepublicDRSanto DomingoEast Timor *+Democratic Republic of Timor-LesteTT ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
On behalf of all three Missions, JAS/Human Resources coordinates a post language-training program. French- and Dutch-language classes are offered. Textbooks, tapes, and other instructional materials are used with the courses, and a mini Language Lab offers interactive language study using CD-ROMs. Classes usually meet for 3–5 hours per week (depending upon level of instruction), Monday through Friday. Employees share the costs of language lessons. Private tutors may be found if you wish to pursue language studies at your own expense. The Army Education Center at the NATO Support Activity (NSA) also offers language training courses for employees and family members. A number of commercial language schools in Brussels, as well as organizations like the Alliance Française and the Brussels Chamber of Commerce, offer individual or group language instruction. Language courses are also offered through many of Brussels’ communes. The CLO maintains a list of private language courses and current ... [Read More]
Where in the World is the Secretary? Answers for February 2005
Secretary Rice's first stop was in this country, whose capital is London. The country's executive power is held by a monarch but actually is exercised by a committee of ministers, or cabinet. This European country was split into two countries after World War II. It was unified in 1990. Do you know its name? Warsaw is the capital of this European country. You might expect to see a large bird on this country's flag, but instead it's a plain red background with a white crescent and white star. This country, shaped like a boot, has Rome as its capital. This country, whose capital is Paris, is connected to the United Kingdom by an underwater "chunnel." The capital of Belgium is also part of the name of a cabbage-like vegetable that was developed here in 1785. Can you name the capital and the vegetable? This country's capital is the same as its country name. The country is only about half the size of Rhode Island. The parliament of this Middle Eastern ... [Read More]
Where in the World is the Secretary? Previous Months' Clues
March 2005 Clues: According to some estimates, the population of the area around Mexico's capital city is about 18 million, which would make it the largest concentration of population in the Western Hemisphere. Can you name the capital? Speaking of populations, this South Asian country occupies only 2.4% of the world's land area, but it supports over 15% of the world's population. Can you name this country--the second most populous country in the world? The capital of this Muslim country is Islamabad. What country is it? This country has been in the news frequently over the past couple of years and identifies itself as an "Islamic Republic." The new national constitution adopted on January 4, 2004, paved the way for its first national democratic Presidential elections on October 9, 2004. Hamid Karzai was the official winner and was inaugurated in December 2004 as the first democratically elected President in the country's history. What country i ... [Read More]
Online Reading - US Department of State
Michigan State University provides profiles on states and their respective treatment of capital punishment; arguments, pro and con; information on judicial proceedings surrounding capital cases and a look at the history of the death penalty. ... [Read More]
Belgium (06/05)
The Belgian Parliament consists of a Senate and a House of Representatives. The House of Representatives has 150 directly elected members. The Senate has 71 elected members. The executive branch of the government consists of ministers and secretaries of state (junior ministers) drawn from the political parties that form the government coalition. The number of ministers is limited to 15, and they have no seat in Parliament. The Council of Ministers is chaired by the Prime Minister and consists of the ministerial heads of the executive departments. ... [Read More]
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