Antwerp has become the main port of entry into Europe for the drug, which is being blamed for a surge of violence that has prompted some Belgian officials to call for a war on drugs.
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Torn From Parents in the Belgian Congo, Women Seek Reparations
Belgium has apologized for the kidnapping and deportation of thousands of mixed-race children under its colonial rule. Survivors say that reparations should be the next step.
Russia Breaks Diplomatic Ties With NATO
Moscow’s decision to end its diplomatic mission to the alliance will end a long, post-Cold War experiment in building trust between militaries.
He Sees Migrants as ‘Modern Slaves,’ and Has Devoted His Life to Helping Them
The Rev. Daniel Alliët, for whom Jesus was a “political revolutionary,” has made it his life’s mission to fight for the rights of undocumented migrants, to the chagrin of some other clergy members.
He Sees Migrants as ‘Modern Slaves,’ and Has Devoted His Life to Helping Them
The Rev. Daniel Alliët, for whom Jesus was a “political revolutionary,” has made it his life’s mission to fight for the rights of undocumented migrants, to the chagrin of some other clergy members.
Climate Change Contributed to Europe’s Deadly Floods, Study Finds
Warming increased the likelihood of the record downpours last month in Germany and Belgium and also made them wetter, according to a study.
Hundreds Missing in Europe Floods Are Safe, Even as Death Toll Rises
As the waters retreat, the region has begun taking stock of the damage and asking questions about how the severe storm could have led to such a significant loss of life.
Germany Floods: Merkel Visits Region as Toll Continues to Mount
The chancellor met with those who lost their homes and with rescue teams and German Army troops searching for survivors, as the number of dead rose above 180 in Europe.
What We Know About the Climate Connection to the European Floods
The storm that brought flooding and devastation to parts of Europe is the latest example of an extreme weather event. More are expected.
European Floods Are Latest Sign of a Global Warming Crisis
Floods like these, which have left more than 100 dead, had not been seen in perhaps 1,000 years. For many, the warnings came too late, raising questions about lapses in Germany’s flood alert system.