Emergency officials near blast site in Brussels, on Marc 22, 2016. (Philip Reynaers/Photo News S.A./Corbis) © Philip Reynaers/Photo News S.
Photos: Fear and panic during the Brussels attacks
Islamic State group claims responsibility for attacks targeting the airport and subway
Dual bombings targeting the Brussels airport and subway system killed at least 31 people Tuesday morning and injured dozens more. The Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks. “What we feared has happened,” Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel told the nation. “In this time of tragedy, this black moment for our country, I appeal to everyone to remain calm but also to show solidarity.”
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