Belgian Women Rule

Belgium's Justine Henin and Kim Gevaert make a surprise appearance at Brussels' Residence Palace -- at a press conference unveiling the new ambassadors for the Belgo-Dutch campaign to host the 2018 soccer World Cup. Presumably preoccupied with Fortis and other matters, Belgian prime-minister Yves Leterme was a no-show, but it was much more exciting to see these two world-class athletes.

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Waltzing Mathilde

Congratulations to Belgium's Princess Mathilde for making Vanity Fair's 2008 international best-dressed list!

Rising star

Remember the name Deborah Francois, a talented young Belgian actress who may one day be walking down the red carpet at the Oscars. I had the privilege of meeting and interviewing her in her home town of Liege.