He's arguably one of the world's most famous Belgians, even if he only exists on the printed page. Tintin, the creation of cartoonist Hergé, is beloved by children and adults the world over.

Belgians Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, who both recently ended retirements from tennis, will meet in the finals of the Brisbane International in Australia. France's Amelie Mauresmo, Belgians ...