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nitpicker

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Wed Mar 22, 2017, 04:45 AM Mar 2017

Brussels attacks: First anniversary of bombings marked

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39350005

Brussels attacks: First anniversary of bombings marked

46 minutes ago

From the section Europe
People gathered at Zaventem airport to remember the victims

Belgium is marking the first anniversary of the suicide bomb attacks on the Brussels airport and underground system, which killed 32 people. More than 300 people were wounded in the attacks, which were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group.

King Philippe, who was joined by Queen Mathilde and Prime Minister Charles Michel, led a minute's silence at the airport.Commemorations are also taking place at the Maelbeek underground station.

A memorial to the 22 March 2016 attacks is due to be officially unveiled in the Belgian capital's European quarter.
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Brussels attacks: First anniversary of bombings marked (Original Post) nitpicker Mar 2017 OP
Yesterday we were in the Brussels airport on the way to Frankfurt kimbutgar Mar 2017 #1

kimbutgar

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1. Yesterday we were in the Brussels airport on the way to Frankfurt
Wed Mar 22, 2017, 04:56 AM
Mar 2017

They had this big banner up recognizing today with names of those killed. When I saw it was today I got somber.

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