Belgium was in mourning Tuesday after a series of explosions struck Brussels's Zaventem airport and a city metro station earlier in the day, killing 31 people and wounding more than 200. To see how the day's events unfolded, read our live blog.
- Two explosions tore through the departure hall at Brussels Zaventem airport, killing 11 people.
- About an hour after the airport attack, an explosion struck Maelbeek metro station near the EU headquarters, killing at least 20 people.
- The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has condemned the “blind, violent and cowardly acts”, calling it a “black day” for the country.
- The Belgian government has raised the terror threat to the highest level.
- Brussels is in a state of lockdown with all transportation services, including metros, trains and bus services suspended. Zaventem airport has been shut down and flights have been diverted.
- The blasts come days after Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam was arrested in the Molenbeek district of the Belgian capital.
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