Sparks fly and ligtening strikes at Belgian designer Dries Van Noten’s menswear display

September 2nd, 2009 US says Belgian man broke Iran arms embargoWASHINGTON — Federal agents have arrested a Belgian man on charges he sought to buy fighter jet engines for Iran. Authorities say Jacques Monsieur, a citizen of Belgium and a resident of France, was arrested Friday in New York on charges he conspired with an Iranian, Dara Fotouhi, to buy F-5 fighter jet engines and parts.

August 20th, 2009 Jethro might buy Nev. casino for Hillbillies planRENO, Nev.

August 3rd, 2009 Egyptian items on display at Chinqua Penn in NCWENTWORTH, N.C. — Ancient and replica Egyptian pieces will be on display at Chinqua Penn Plantation, a 1920s-era mansion in Wentworth built by a North Carolina businessman and his wife.

August 3rd, 2009 Belgian police recapture 1 of 3 escaped convictsBRUSSELS — Belgian authorities say they have recaptured a convict who escaped twice in as many weeks, including once from a Bruges prison by helicopter. The convict, Abdelhaq Melloul-Khayari, is believed to have carried out a bank robbery with two others after they made their break from the Bruges high-security prison two weeks ago.

July 23rd, 2009 Inmates break out of Belgian prison in helicopterBRUSSELS — Belgian authorities say three inmates made a dramatic escape from prison by helicopter. Bruges prosecutor's office spokesman Marc Florens tells VRT television that an accomplice hijacked a helicopter Thursday and forced its pilot to fly into the prison yard, where the men got inside.

June 30th, 2009 Montana fireworks booth catches fireHAVRE, Mont. — An early morning fire Tuesday destroyed a fireworks booth in north-central Montana, jeopardizing funding for the city of Havre's annual fireworks display.

June 29th, 2009 Norway's Yara shuts down Belgian plantOSLO — Fertilizers group Yara International ASA announced Monday that it was shutting down its plant in Belgium after an explosion injured two employees and caused serious damage to the facility. Yara spokesman Asle Skredderberget said the plant suffered "substantial" damage in the blast, which occurred Saturday, and that the company has sent a team to investigate.

June 28th, 2009 Paris menswear week winds down with Dior, LanvinPARIS — The French capital's spring-summer 2010 menswear displays wound down Sunday with a harder-than-usual silhouette from romantic label Lanvin, a retro rocker at British dandy Paul Smith and a sheer, shorn look at Dior Homme that sparked catty rumors about the possible departure of the luxury house's designer, Kris Van Assche. The young Belgian designer was on-trend with his collection for Dior, showing the kinds of sleeveless jackets and translucent shirts that have dominated Paris' catwalks over the past four days.

June 27th, 2009 Layers and proportions key themes in ParisPARIS — Designers flaunted their edgy side at Paris' 2010 spring-summer menswear shows Friday offering layered looks that played with proportion and sporty pieces in caustic pinks and citrus shades drawing liberally from historic emperors and modern-day street gangs. Show-stoppers included Britain's John Galliano, paying homage to Napoleon Bonaparte, and Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci synthesis of wide ranging influences incorporating rocker Axl Rose, Latino homeboys and the Arab street.

June 27th, 2009 Paris caters to holiday-makers, would-be explorersPARIS — If you're planning an expedition to equatorial Africa or a yachting holiday in the south of France, Paris' spring-summer 2010 menswear catwalks had just the look for you Saturday. Two Paris-based luxury labels, Kenzo and Hermes, drew inspiration from an explorer and the sun of Provence for sumptuous collections heavy on linen trousers and oversized chunky-knit sweaters.

June 21st, 2009 Italy designers offer color as crisis antidoteMILAN — The look for next summer may be colorfully upbeat, but where styles are concerned, Italian designers showing their 2010 menswear warm weather wears are playing it safe. Given the current economic crisis, designers are not experimenting with avant-garde clothing, but sticking to easy to understand, familiar styles from the classic suit to sporty shorts.

May 6th, 2009 French fashion designer Pierre Cardin hospitalizedPARIS — Fashion designer Pierre Cardin has been hospitalized after fainting and falling earlier this week. A spokesman for the Cardin fashion house says the designer was taken Tuesday by helicopter to a hospital in Marseille, on the southern coast of France.

March 4th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood divas like Jennifer Lopez, Gisele Bundchen, Madonna, Monica Bellucci, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue and many more wear their dresses but designer Domenico Dolce of the designer duo D&G is smitten by Scarlett Johansson's beauty. 'I couldn't keep my eyes off from her, the first time I met her.

February 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian designer Raakesh Agarvwal, who ran away from home to chase his designing dreams against the wishes of his family, is now set to showcase his work at a prestigious fashion event in Scotland for the second time. Agarvwal has been selected to participate in the St.

December 29th, 2008 LUCKNOW - The state Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) plans to set up malls - designed and operated on the lines of upmarket shopping outlets - exclusively to promote designer khadi products across Uttar Pradesh, an official said here Tuesday. 'The reason behind setting up the malls is obvious: promoting and popularising khadi products as being trendy,' KVIC state director R.S.