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• World markets fall on bailout doubts
The markets were responding in part to news that Dutch-Belgian banking giant Fortis NV was partially nationalized with a 11.2 billion euros ($16.4 billion) rescue from the governments of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, after investor ...
• Aussie vintner uncorks bottle-cup combo
And for those unlucky not to have anyone to share the festive occasion with, a Dutch art company has produced a DVD so lonely people don't have to eat Christmas dinner alone. The DVD features dining companions eating, drinking and making conversation ...
• Is an armament sickening U.S. soldiers?
Dutch marines had taken over the abandoned train depot dubbed Camp Smitty, which was surrounded by tank skeletons, unexploded ordnance and shell casings. They'd brought radiation-detection devices. The readings were so hot, the Dutch set up camp in ...
• Geldof sounds off on Gore, Live Earth
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Bob Geldof, who organized the Live Aid and Live 8 benefit concerts, criticized the Live Earth music events Al Gore is putting together this summer, saying they lack a specific goal, according to a Dutch newspaper report ...
• European bank Fortis partially nationalized
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Dutch-Belgian bank and insurance giant Fortis NV was given a 11.2 billion euro ($16.4 billion) lifeline to avert insolvency as part of a wider bailout plan agreed to by Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, officials said ...