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  Belgian billionaire Albert Frere dies at 92

  World | Dec 03, 2018, 05:55 PM IST

  Starting out in the scrap metal sector, his relentless business drive turned him into one of Europe’s most important businessmen until he retired three years ago.

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  Belgium: King Albert makes way for son Philippe

  World | Jul 21, 2013, 11:56 AM IST

  Brussels, Jul 21: Belgium will get a new king on Sunday when the current monarch, Albert, abdicates following a 20-year reign and hands over the throne to his son Philippe.At 79, Albert will first sign