Obama condemns 'outrageous' Brussels attacks

US President Barack Obama has condemned the “outrageous” terrorist attacks in Brussels that killed dozens of people.

On Tuesday, at least 34 people lost their lives and more than 200 were injured – many seriously — in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station in the Belgian capital.  

Belgium has raised its terrorism threat to its highest level, and declared three days of national mourning.

Speaking in the Cuban capital Havana, Obama said America would do everything in its power to hunt down those responsible for the attacks.

“We must be together regardless of nationality or race or faith in fighting against the scourge of terrorism. We can and we will defeat those who threaten the safety and security of people all around the world,” he said.

“The thoughts and the prayers of the American people are with the people of Belgium and we stand in solidarity with them in condemning these outrageous attacks against innocent people,”…

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