Belgium PM's resignation accepted

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Belgium's King Albert has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yves Leterme's government after the collapse of the ruling coalition, officials say.A statement from the palace said Deputy Prime Minister Didier Reynders had asked to be relieved of his mission to mediate in the political crisis.

Mr Leterme offered his resignation after a liberal Flemish party quit the government.

It was the third time he had offered his resignation since July 2008.

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