Wednesday, March 23, 2016

At least a dozen Americans injured in Brussels blasts

The U.S. State Department is confirming, they are aware at least a dozen Americans were injured in the Brussels bombings, but so far, none have been reported dead.

However, US officials point out, this count may not be accurate because there are so many Americans living in or travelling through Brussles.

Mark Toner, U.S. State Department deputy spokesman:

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The U.S. State Department issued a sternly worded warning to Americans travelling to Europe about possible near-term terrorist attacks, but deputy spokesman Mark Toner says there is no specific information.

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U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Mark Toner confirmed that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Belgium at the end of the week.

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