Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has offered his resignation to the divided country's king following failure to reach agreement between the governing parties on a reform of the state.
The Christian Democrat Mr Leterme had set himself a deadline of 15 July to reach an agreement between the five French and Flemish-speaking parties in his fractious coalition on a devolution of powers to the regions.
"Despite all efforts and perseverance, the prime minister believes the foreseen de...
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