Belgian media withdraws reports of suspect's arrest

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Belgium media has withdrawn earlier report that the terror attack suspect had been detained, BBC reports.

Previous BBC report said Najim Laachraoui, the man suspected of being the third attacker at Zaventem airport, has been arrested in the Brussels district of Anderlecht, Belgian media is reporting, quoting judicial sources.

The third suspect is still on the run after his suitcase bomb - containing the biggest charge at the airport - failed to explode, Belgian prosecutor Frederic Van Leeuw says.

Chinese leaders have strongly condemned the terror attacks in Brussels while extending condolences to the victims and their families.

In his message to King Philippe of Belgium, President Xi Jinping expressed China's willingness to step up security and anti-terror cooperation with Belgium, stressing that the international community should work together to address the root causes of terrorism.

Meanwhile, Premier Li Keqiang sent condolences to his counterpart Charles Michel.

Li Keqiang also reiterated China's stance against terrorism while meeting with leaders from some Southeast Asian countries.

"We want to express condolences to the victims in the attack. Also we want to express sympathy to the families of the victims and the wounded. China, like all the others, is against all forms of terrorism. We are willing to make joint efforts with the international community to maintain world peace and regional stability."

The attack in Brussels led to prime minister Michel cancelling a scheduled trip to China.

Police are still hunting for two suspects, identified as brothers, and who are known to police.

The pair have been identified as Khalid and Brahim el-Bakraoui.

It is believed at least one of them was among the three suspects seen in a surveillance video at Zaventem airport.

Belgium is observing three days of national mourning for the 34 people killed and more than 200 others injured in the attacks.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the blasts at the airport and at a metro station, and has warned that more will follow.

The attacks sent shock-waves across Europe and around the world, with authorities racing to review security at airports and on public transport, and rekindled debate about European security cooperation and police methods.

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