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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Brussels Attacks

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the double bomb blasts at an airport and a metro train in the Belgium capital on Tuesday that killed dozens and injured scores. The Guardian reports: 16:14 Third bomb at airport was destroyed A third bomb found at the airport has been destroyed by security services, the provincial governor said, Reuters reports. 16:05 Brussels Airport chief executive Arnaud Feist has confirmed there will be no more flights today, describing it as a black day. He said: On behalf of the entire airport community, I would like to extend our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victims of these cowardly and heinous acts. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the emergency and rescue services, passengers and staff for their compassion, solidarity and help. This is without doubt the blackest day in the history of Brussels Airport. 15:51 Belgium’s Royal Palace has confirmed that King Philippe will address the nation in a live broadcast on all television channels at 7pm (1800 GMT), writes Oliver Milne. Ce soir à 19 h sur les chaînes nationales : message à la population suite aux attentats de ce matin à Bruxelles. — Belgian Royal [...]