Belgian King Seeks to End Impasse

Belgium's King Albert is seeking a new way to end the country's political crisis after the man he asked to form a coalition admitted defeat. The king cut short a holiday to hear Flemish Christian Democrat leader Yves Leterme reveal he was giving up. The king later met francophone liberal leader Didier Reynders, but it remains unclear whether he will be asked to try to form a cabinet. Mr. Leterme was nominated to form a government after June 10th elections.