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Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme arrives on the third day of the NATO Summit conference in Bucharest, in this Friday April 4 2008 file photo. On Monday, July 14, 2008, Belgian's media say Prime Minister Yves Leterme has offered his resignation after his government failed to agree on more self-rule for Belgium's Dutch and French-speaking camps. BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Belgium's government collapsed Tuesday, unable to resolve an enduring divide over more self-rule for the country's Dutch and French-speakers. The gap was so wide the premier suggested the end of Belgium as a country was looming. King Albert II immediately began political discussions with lawmakers to try to resolve the situation, talks expected to take several days. He did not formally accept the resignation of government offered by Premier Yves Leterme late... [read full story]
