Robert Fisk on writing from World War I Nov 11, 2009
" Yet who could disagree after the Great War, if not during its immense sacrifice that the "rules of war" are largely a nonsense, an invention to transform mass murder into mass sacrifice. Tolstoy's devastating critique of Napoleon's invasion of Russia must be invoked here, because he wrote that: War began, that is, an event took place opposed to human reason and to human nature. Millions of men perpetrated against one another such innumerable crimes, frauds, treacheries, thefts incendiarisms... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
TENNIS Henin to debut new serve for Australian Open Sep 24, 2009
Henin expects to play exhibition tournaments in Charleroi, Belgium, and Dubai to hone her skills ahead of a competitive return at the Australian Open. Sydney tournament organizers are hoping Henin will play there before the season-opening Grand Slam. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former #1 Henin Will Return to Tennis Sep 23, 2009
She wants to play two exhibition tournaments, in Charleroi, Belgium, and Dubai, to hone her skills ahead of a competitive return next year with plans to compete in the next Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. "The fire within burns again," Henin said. (CBS News)
Czechs beat Croatia to reach Davis Cup final vs. Spain Sep 20, 2009
didn't play doubles so Italy cut Switzerland's lead to 2-1 in Genoa; Jo-Wilfriend Tsonga won his second point for France to lead the Netherlands 2-1 in Maastricht; suffered a groin injury and had to retire in the third set of the doubles as India led South Africa 2-1 in Johannesburg; Belgium led visiting Ukraine 2-1 in Charleroi; Sweden led Romania 2-1 in Helsingborg; Ecuador's Giovanni brothers won a five-setter to lead host Brazil 2-1; and Chile led Austria 2-0 in Rancagua. Copyright 2009 The... (USA Today -- Sports)
Old-fashioned Waterloo panoroma still entertains Aug 13, 2009
From Brussels central station take train to Charleroi, get off at Braine-l'Alleud and, from there, Bus W to Panorama. Bus 365 also goes from downtown Brussels to Braine l'Alleud, then take Bus W. By car: RO ring highway south around Brussels to exit 25 (Butte du Lion). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Airports Near the Netherlands Jul 3, 2009
These are Brussels Airport Zaventum and Brussels South Charleroi Airport ... Brussels South Charleroi Airport is south of Brussels ... A bus service connects Brussels South Charleroi Airport with Charleroi train station. (Suite101.com)
60-year-old Continental pilot dies in flight Jun 19, 2009
Aug. 2004 A Ryanair pilot on his first flight with the airline made an emergency landing at Charleroi Airport in Belgium after the captain became unconscious just after take off. July 2001 American Airlines from L.A. to London emergency landing after pilot had heart attack. (MSNBC -- International)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
