Brussels attacks live blog
Bombs exploded at the Brussels airport and one of the city's metro stations Tuesday, killing dozens and wounding many more. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
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BREAKING: Belgian prosecutors say `chemical products,' Islamic State group flag found in raid.by The Associated Press via twitter edited by CBC News 3/22/2016 6:24:12 PM -
Reuters: Belgium's federal prosecutor says the sought suspect could be seen running away from the airport. -
Associated Press: Belgium's federal prosecutor says raids are happening across the country.
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Associated Press: Federal police in Belgium have issued a wanted notice for a suspect in the Brussels airport bombing. - Associated Press
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Officials: 2 men at left in #Brussels airport CCTV shot thought to be suicide bombers; man at right is being sought. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeKsz9tUUAAQR1J.jpg
by CBC News Alerts via twitter 3/22/2016 4:55:37 PM -
German Chancellor Angela #Merkel vows to help Belgium "find and punish" perpetrators of the #BrusselsAttacks #CBCby Margaret Evans via twitter edited by CBC News 3/22/2016 4:28:55 PM -
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Reuters: Security services found and destroyed a third bomb after two explosions at Brussels airport on Tuesday killed at least 10 people and left around 100 wounded, the provincial governor of Brabant Flanders said on Wednesday. - Thomson Reuters
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PMJT statement on attacks in Belgium. #hw http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeKEGlrW4AIasPU.jpg
by Rosemary Barton via twitter 3/22/2016 1:58:34 PM -
I strongly condemn today's deplorable terrorist attacks in Brussels. My thoughts are with the victims as we stand with Belgium & the EU.by Justin Trudeau via twitter edited by Irene Thomaidis 3/22/2016 12:22:15 PM -
The first two explosions happened at the Zaventem airport near Brussels, and the second explosion happened at the Maelbeek subway station in the city. (Canadian Press)
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It's getting late in Brussels, so we'll be wrapping up the live blog for now. Thanks very much for reading on this busy news day. You can continue to follow the latest from Brussels here:
Photo released of 3 suspects in deadly Brussels airport bombings
Authorities in Brussels have released a photo from security footage of three suspects in the attacks this morning at the city's airport. A wanted notice has been issued for one of the men. Bombings at the airport and at a metro station left dozens dead and many more injured. -
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Toronto's CN Tower will be lit in the colours of the Belgium flag tonight.
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PODCAST: Following #Brussels terror attacks, @UBC's Chris Erickson on security, @Travelling_Mom on travel to Europe. podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/b…by bcalmanac via twitter 3/22/2016 8:22:20 PM -
An RCMP officer puts his weapon in a police vehicle after patrolling the departures area at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday. Officials said security at the airport has been heightened after the attack on the Brussels airport in Belgium. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)
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Sask. party leaders respond to Brussels airport attack
Following deadly bomb attacks in Belgium, provincial party leaders Brad Wall and Cam Broten issued responses to the attacks late Tuesday morning. -
Batman v Superman cancels London red carpet after Brussels attacks
The London premiere of Batman v Superman was scaled back Tuesday following the terrorist attacks in Brussels. -
European air safety agency Eurocontrol says #Brussels airport will be closed all day tomorrow in wake of #BrusselsAttack.by CBC News Alerts via twitter 3/22/2016 7:45:53 PM
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by CrisisCenter Belgium via twitter 3/22/2016 7:22:25 PM -
The Canadian flag on top of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill flies at half-mast in Ottawa on Tuesday. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
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A writing on the asphalt reads "Brussels forever" at the place de la Bourse in the center of Brussels. (Martin Meissner/AP)
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Witness recalls hiding under suitcase after bombs went off at Brussels airport
At least 30 people are dead, and dozens more are injured, following multiple attacks in Brussels today. As it Happens speaks with a witness who was at the airport when bombs exploded. We'll also hear a reaction from a member of Belgium's parliament. -
People mourn for the victims at Place de la Bourse in the center of Brussels. (Martin Meissner/AP)
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YVR heightens security in response to Brussels bombings
Security at Vancouver's airport is being tightened but there are no cancellations or delays at following Tuesday morning's bombings in Brussels that killed at least 34 people. -
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People mourn for the victims at Place de la Bourse in the centre of Brussels. (Martin Meissner/AP) -
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.@phcouillard tables a motion in National Assembly condemning #BelgiumAttacks and reinforcing the friendship between Belgium & Qc #cdnpoliby ryhicks via twitter 3/22/2016 6:57:03 PM
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Belgium's Prime Minister:We will defend and protect our values and freedom. We are confronted with a barbaric enemy. But we are determined and united.3:42 PM - 22 Mar 2016
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The black, yellow, and red colours of the Belgian flag are projected on the Trevi fountain in Rome. (Stefano Rellandini/Reuters)
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A woman takes a picture of the Brandenburg gate, which is illuminated in black, yellow and red in the colours of the Belgian flag. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)
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The Eiffel Tower is seen with the black, yellow and red colours of the Belgian flag. (Philippe Wojazer/Reuters)
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A hospital treating victims of the Brussels attacks said the bombs had nails. The victims suffered fractures, burns and deep cuts caused by metal objects.
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The blown out facade of the terminal is seen as an ambulance leaves Zaventem airport, one of the sites of two deadly attacks in Brussels. (Peter Dejong/AP)
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Reuters: Dutch officers fired a warning shot during the arrest of three suspects at Amsterdam's central station on Tuesday evening, an official police tweet said. A police spokeswoman declined to provide further details.
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Associated Press: Belgian federal prosecutors say a house search in the Brussels neighborhood of Schaerbeek has "led to the discovery of an explosive device containing among other things nails."
Investigators also found chemical products and an ISIS flag.
Their statement said the Islamic State group had claimed responsibility for the attacks in Brussels via a press agency but that this information still needs to be verified.
Prosecutors say it's not possible at this stage to establish any links between the attacks Tuesday in Brussels and those in Paris on Nov. 13 that left 130 people dead. -
People diaplay a solidarity banner on the steps of the old stock exchange building in Brussels. The sign says "I am Brussels" in French and Flemish. (Charles Platiau/Reuters)
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Brussels explosions have French authorities on high alert for Euro 2016
With Europe on high alert, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on Tuesday that the deadly explosions in Brussels are a reminder that a "very high security level" will be required during this year's European Championship in France. -
A man lights a candle at a memorial outside the stock exchange in Brussels. (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP) -
Reuters: U.S. State Department says an undetermined number of U.S. citizens were injured, but early indications are no Americans were killed.
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People gather around a memorial in Brussels. (Charles Platiau/Reuters) -
Chancellor #Merkel condemns #BrusselsAttacks: "Our strength lies in our unity.“ Statement (in German):
amp.twimg.com/v/c7ce27c3-9e4… #Brusselsby GermanForeignOffice via twitter 3/22/2016 6:25:09 PM -
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In Ottawa:All MPs on their feet for govt response about Canada being in solidarity with the Belgians.3:19 PM - 22 Mar 2016
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People light candles in the shape of a heart outside the stock exchange in Brussels. (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)
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Belgium explosions: Photos from Brussels
The latest photos from the capital of Belgium, where bombs exploded at the Brussels airport and a metro station. -
We are very grateful to people from all walks of life who shared our immense grief w/ messages&flowers f/ Belgian Embassies around the worldby Belgium MFA via twitter 3/22/2016 6:16:16 PM -
Activists of the Azov civil corp commemorate the victims of today's Brussels attacks near the Belgian embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters)
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Canadian flag atop Peace Tower in Ottawa at half-mast in honour of #BrusselsAttacks victims.by CBC News Alerts via twitter 3/22/2016 6:10:01 PM
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.@EmbassyBelgCA: Belgium's response will be a strong response but European, internat'l response needed. A country alone can't fight scourge.by Power & Politics via twitter 3/22/2016 6:09:32 PM -
.@EmbassyBelgCA: Brussels airport will be closed today and tomorrow. Possibly re-open Thursday. #pnpcbcby Power & Politics via twitter 3/22/2016 6:07:49 PM
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.@EmbassyBelgCA: army is currently patrolling in Brussels and providing support to police. Greatly expanded security measures around area.by Power & Politics via twitter 3/22/2016 6:07:40 PM
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.@EmbassyBelgCA: we don't have specific numbers for the people who have died or are injured. But more than 100. #pnpcbcby Power & Politics via twitter 3/22/2016 6:07:36 PM
