US and UK threaten ‘course of history,’ Belgian king warns

‘The US and UK are pursuing a risky path that could “create rifts in our society” and “reverse the course of history,” Belgium’s King Philippe has warned.
Philippe said Tuesday that 2016 was a year marked by the decision of two nations to “shift their focus inward,” a reference to Britain’s vote to exit the European Union and US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies, including an entry ban for people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
“This new attitude seems to seek to reverse the course of history, and goes against their tradition of openness and generosity, and their participation in a common commitment and dream,” he told a gathering of top government officials in Brussels.’
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