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Belgian PM offers his resignation

Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has tendered his government’s resignation to the king after failing to carry out political reforms. Mr Leterme had set a 15 July deadline to push through measures to devolve more power to the regions. He took office in March – after nine months of political deadlock – as the head of a coalition of Dutch and French-speaking parties. Full Story