Brussels terror attacks

Brussels airport to stay closed until Saturday

Brussels airport is going to remain closed at least until Saturday because of the double bomb attack there. Every day the airport is closed, some 600 flights are being cancelled or diverted to other airports closeby.

Turkey said today it had detained and then deported Ibrahim El Bakraoui, one of the two suicide bombers at Brussels airport, and accused the Belgian authorities of failing to confirm his links to terror.

Third Brussels airport suspect still on the run: prosecutor

A third man filmed with two suicide bombers at Brussels airport who fled the scene without detonating his device, remains on the run, the federal prosecutor said on Wednesday.

Bomber on the Brussels metro was Khalid el Bakraoui, says Belgian Police: Reuters

Belgian Federal Prosecutor says Brussels suicide bomber's will has been found on a computer: Reuters

Dutch military police to carry heavier weapons after Brussels attacks

Brussels airport to remain closed for another day

Brussels airport has announced that it will remain closed to passenger flights for at least another day, right up to the start of the busy Easter weekend.

We are doing our best to locate Raghavendran Ganesh. /2 — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 23, 2016

I have just spoken to Manjeev Puri our Ambassador in Brussels. He has informed me that Nidhi and Amit are both recovering well./2 — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 23, 2016

Najim Laachraoui is regarded as chief bomb maker of ISIS

As Brussels woke after its worst violence in decades, joggers ran loops and dog walkers chatted as usual.

But gardeners on duty said the atmosphere was different, and the mood around town was jittery as sirens frequently wailed.

We have made arrangements for family members of the injured crew to travel to Brussels

Our staff in Brussels is co-ordinating with local authorities & hospitals to ensure that all required medical care is provided: Jet Airways — ANI (@ANI_news) March 23, 2016

The two suicide bombers who attacked Brussels airport on Tuesday were brothers who were being sought for links with key Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam, a local Brussels television station reported on Wednesday, citing police sources.

Belgian broadcaster identifies 2 Brussels attackers as brothers Khalid and Brahim El Bakraoui (AP)

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport in France has been evacuated for security reasons (ANI)

John Kerry off to Russia for Syria talks after Brussels attacks

US secretary of state John Kerry is heading to Moscow for talks on Ukraine and Syria as the terrorist attacks in Brussels underscored the urgency of fighting the Islamic State group.

Indian-Americans condemn terrorist attacks in Brussels

Indian-American groups have condemned the terrorist attack in Brussels claimed by the dreaded ISIS that killed more than 30 people and injured over 200 others.

The Association of Indian Muslims of America in a statement expressed its outrage and shock at the terrorist attack carried out by the Islamic State (ISIS) on civilians at the airport and a metro station in Brussels.

Belgium attackers' bombs were 'in their bags': local mayor

The suicide attackers who struck Brussels airport, killing at least 14 people, had their bombs in their luggage, the local mayor said.

"They came in a taxi with their suitcases, their bombs were in their bags," Zaventem mayor Francis Vermeiren told AFP.

"They put their suitcases on trolleys, the first two bombs exploded. The third also put his on a trolley but he must have panicked, it didn't explode," he added.

Belgian police are hunting an Islamic State suspect seen with two supposed suicide bombers shortly before they struck Brussels Airport in the first of two attacks that also hit the city's metro, killing at least 30 and wounding over 200.

Dutch police: Warning shots fired at Amsterdam central train station during arrest attempt, no injuries

Federal police in Belgium issue wanted notice for suspect in Brussels airport bombing: AP

200 Jet passengers hv boarded the bus from #Brussels airport 2 the hotel.Only 15 left @ the airport to be taken in 2nd trip. @SushmaSwaraj — India in Belgium (@IndEmbassyBru) March 22, 2016

Britain advises against all but essential travel to Brussels: AFP

Third bomb deactivated at Brussels airport, official says: AP

The head of Brussels Airport says the airport will remain closed at least through Wednesday: AP

Islamic State claims responsibility for Brussels blasts, says news agency close to group: Reuters

Belgium calls three days of national mourning after attacks, says official: ANI

Donald Trump backs tougher border security, waterboarding after Brussels attacks: Reuters

UK PM David Cameron condemns 'savage' attacks in Brussels, promises help: PTI

Army blows up suspect package at Brussels airport: AFP

Brussels attacks result of wrong European Union policies, says Syria foreign minister: IANS

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> &quot;The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the people of Belgium&quot; &mdash;<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> on the attacks in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brussels?src=hash">#Brussels</a> <a href="https://t.co/TWxnIDfDqL">https://t.co/TWxnIDfDqL</a> &amp;mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/712283321544232960">March 22, 2016</a></blockquote>

Impossible to say when operations will be resumed:@BrusselsAirport statement following the #BrusselsAttack #Brussels https://t.co/1SENQnkG3S &mdash; TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) March 22, 2016

Three Mormon missionaries from Utah "seriously injured" in explosion at Brussels airport, says Mormon church: Reuters

Rail services to resume later tonight in Brussels: TV reports

Brussels attacks won't shake resolve to defeat Islamic State, says US Defense Secretary Ash Carter: Reuters

Obama spoke with Belgian Prime Minister Michel, offered condolences after Brussels attacks, says White House: Reuters

We must unite against terror, says Obama.

US will do 'whatever is necessary' to bring Belgium attackers to justice

President Obama is expected to address the attacks in Brussels during his historic speech in Havana, Cuba.

Jet Airways guests are being shifted away from the airport by local authorities, Jet airways has said in its official statement

Brussels railway stations to reopen at 1600 local time (8.30pm IST) with increased military presence, says Belgian media: Reuters

Since Mobile communications are blocked, pl contact @IndEmbassyBru Emergency help line- +32-26409140. &mdash; Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) March 22, 2016

Pope slams 'blind violence' in Brussels, prays for victims: AFP

Brussels university tells everyone to stay indoors, possible new threat: Reuters

Belgium's Tihange nuclear power plant evacuated, Belgian public broadcaster VTM says: Reuters

Police discover unexploded bomb belt at Brussels Airport, reports Belgian media: Reuters

Police found Kalashnikov assault rifle next to dead attacker at Brussels airport: Reuters