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Update: 31 dead and 250 wounded
2h ago
Prosecutor's office: 'Islamic State flag and explosive device found in Schaarbeek raid'
2h ago
King Philippe: 'Belgium is in deep mourning'
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Belgian prosecutor: 'Too early to make the link between Paris and today's attacks'
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Travellers from Leuven that are stuck in Zaventem sports/rec center, can take the train home with police guidance.(not sure of quality of source)
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2016/mar/22/brussels-airport-explosions-live-updates...
A Slovenian diplomat was wounded in one of Brussels bomb blasts. The diplomat was wounded in the explosion at Maalbeek subway station when he was on his way to work. ( STA state news agency)
(Me - Also I recommend checking your eligibly to donate blood, and if so donating blood as we don't get...
Belgian TV station, Ring TV, has posted an appeal to people living near Zaventem airport to bring blankets, water, food and essential medical supplies to the local gym being used as a makeshift shelter, writes Oliver Milne.
2 minutes ago RTBF- Royal Palace has been evacuated
Blood donations: If anyone lives near Alma, St-Luc is asking for blood donations, please spread the word. The collection center will open at 13:00 and is located across the street from the Ephec school near Vandervelde and Alma (behind...
Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins calls for “patience and restraint” in response to the attacks.
He writes:
The blanket media coverage assured for any act of violence is reckless. The media must “report”, but it need not go berserk in revelling in the violence caused, as it manifestly has done...
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Do you all remember how beautiful and safe a place Brussels wss. Not anymore, it is from a different world! U.S. must be vigilant and smart!
(This is Donald Trump response )
Weapons have been found at Brussels airport
https://twitter.com/VTMNIEUWS/status/712237153766522880
Anyone travelling from Belgium to France will be checked, if you cross the border you need to show your ID.
Malcolm Turnbull ✔ @TurnbullMalcolm
Deeply concerned by the attacks in Brussels. Australians' thoughts, prayers & solidarity are with the people of Belgium.
8:40 PM - 22 Mar 2016
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Malcolm Turnbull ✔ @TurnbullMalcolm
Deeply concerned by the attacks in Brussels. Australians' thoughts, prayers & solidarity are with the people of Belgium.
8:40 PM - 22 Mar 2016
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Salah Abdeslam is a Belgian-born French national, of Moroccan descent. According to police and governmental authorities, he was personally involved in the attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015
STIB-MIVB
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Our thoughts go to the victims and their families. So far 15 victims, 55 wounded (provisional) #Maelbeek #STIB #MIVB#Brussels
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Health minister confirms 81 wounded in airport attack. (Source: RTBF)
Suspicious packet found at the prison in Bruges...
At least 28 killed in #Brussels attacks, Belgian media say: 15 at station, 13 at airport. http://cnn.it/1VyrwSH
Eurostar ✔ @Eurostar
UPDATE: we are looking into re-instating trains to & from Lille (currently stopped) and will advise once known. Thank you.
FYI Lille is a little town in...
Police patrols at Manchester airport have been stepped up as precaution. In a statement Manchester’s Assistant Chief Constable John O’Hare said:
“There is no specific threat in Greater Manchester following the events this morning but we remain at a threat level of severe.
“We are working...