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Belgium names Brussels bomber brothers, says key suspect on run

Belgium`s chief prosecutor named two brothers on Wednesday as Islamic State suicide bombers who killed at least 31 people in the most deadly attacks in Brussels` history but said another key suspect was on the run.

Mar 24, 2016, 03:25 AM IST

Brussels attacker deported in 2015, Belgium ignored warning: Turkey

One of the attackers in the Brussels suicide bombings was deported last year from Turkey, and Belgium subsequently ignored a warning that the man was a militant, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.

Mar 23, 2016, 23:53 PM IST

Six terrorists may have infiltrated via Pathankot border; Delhi, Punjab on high alert

Security alert has been sounded in Delhi, Punjab and Assam as six terrorists may have crossed the border through Pathankot, reports claimed on Wednesday.

Mar 23, 2016, 21:13 PM IST

Most Muslims justify terror attacks by Islamic terrorists: Taslima Nasreen

Showing anguish over recent terrorist attack in Belgium, noted author and activist Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday made a strong remark, stating Islamists would kill everyone who is not Islamist.  

Mar 23, 2016, 20:47 PM IST

Brussels suicide bomber Ibrahim El Bakraoui left will, said 'don't know what to do'

Ibrahim El Bakraoui blew himself up in the check-in hall of Zaventem airport while Khalid El Bakraoui attacked a metro train at Maalbeek station.

Mar 23, 2016, 20:01 PM IST

El Bakraoui brothers carried out suicide bombings at Brussels airport, metro: Belgium prosecutor

The first bomb at the airport went off near desk 11 at 0758 (0658 GMT) and the second followed 9 seconds later near desk 2 of the departure hall.

Mar 23, 2016, 19:24 PM IST

Govt trying its best to locate missing Infosys employee: Sushma Swaraj

 External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said the Indian Government is trying its best to locate Infosys employee Raghavendra Ganeshan, who has been missing after the attacks in Belgium.

Mar 23, 2016, 18:23 PM IST

Third Brussels bombing suspect Najim Laachraoui not arrested, still on the run

The Belgian media had earlier reported the prime suspect in the bomb attacks in Brussels, Najim Laachraoui, had been arrested from the Anderlecht district.

Mar 23, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

Brussels airport to remain closed Thursday: CEO

Brussels airport will remain closed Thursday, its chief executive said, after two bomb attacks claimed by the Islamic State group killed at least 15 people there and wrecked the departure hall.

Mar 23, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Third Brussels bombing suspect Najim Laachraoui arrested: Reports

Najim Laachraoui, who was on the run after yesterday's attack, was arrested in the Belgian capital, Reuters reported citing the local media.

Mar 23, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

Toulouse airport in France evacuated over security alert

Toulouse-Blagnac airport in France was evacuated on Wednesday over a security alert, the media reported.

Mar 23, 2016, 15:22 PM IST

Infosys techie from Bengaluru missing in terror-hit Brussels​; Sushma says trying to locate him​

Two Jet Airways crew members Nidhi and Amit, who were injured in the explosions that rocked Brussels' Zaventem airport are recovering well, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said.

Mar 23, 2016, 15:20 PM IST

`Urgent` need to bolster EU external border controls: French PM

Two of the suicide bombers involved in the Paris attack -- which left 130 dead -- were found with fake Syrian passports.

Mar 23, 2016, 14:36 PM IST

Australia says Europe let security `slip`

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday said Europe had "allowed security to slip", as he questioned the EU`s Schengen passport-free zone in the wake of the Brussels attacks.

Mar 23, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Ireland condemns terrorist attacks in Brussels

The Irish government has condemned the terrorist attacks in Brussels, saying that the attacks "have highlighted starkly once again the threat from international terrorism".

Mar 23, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

Brussels attacks: Google offers free calls to Belgium, Turkey

Google is offering free calls to Belgium, Turkey to help people stay informed and connected with loved ones.

Mar 23, 2016, 11:04 AM IST

Belgium attackers' bombs were in their luggage: Local mayor

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

Mar 23, 2016, 02:52 AM IST

DNA: Investigators focus on Molenbeek district of Brussels as terror hub

The police as descended Friday on the hideout of accused Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam, residents of the Brussels neighborhood where he was believed to be sheltered started hurling bottles and othe

Mar 22, 2016, 23:40 PM IST

DNA: ISIS terror bombings strike Brussels, Belgium; 34 casualties reported

More than 30 people are dead and more than 200 wounded, after explosions struck Brussels during the Tuesday morning rush hour, Belgian media report.

Mar 22, 2016, 23:33 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee condemns terror attacks in Brussels

Condemning the terror attacks in Brussels, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday conveyed India's deepest sympathies to families of the victims and people of Belgium and said the global community must unite to overcome the scourge of terrorism.

Mar 22, 2016, 22:25 PM IST