Six held in Belgium in connection with Brussels bombings

Belgian authorities have detained a total of six people suspected of ties to the Brussels bombings, including the last known fugitive of last year's Paris attacks and a Swedish fighter linked to the French massacre.

Six held in Belgium in connection with Brussels bombings

Belgian authorities have detained a total of six people suspected of ties to the Brussels bombings, including the last known fugitive of last year's Paris attacks and a Swedish fighter linked to the French massacre.

The arrests could give investigators new insights into the Islamic State cell believed to have carried out the attacks in both countries.

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