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Social media reacts to terror attacks in Belgium

A series of deadly explosions rocked Belgium's capital Tuesday, targeting the main airport of Zaventem and the city's metro system.

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel told a news conference that terrorists had committed murder, labeling it a cowardly attack and calling it a black day for the country.

CNBC has compiled tweets from within Brussels and around the world reacting to the deadly attacks:

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Some Belgians are offering their homes and transportation to people who are stranded and left without a place to go. They are using the hashtag #IkWilHelpen ("I want to help"), #PorteOuverte ("open door"), and #OpenHouse to demonstrate their willingness to help.

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The famous cartoon character Tintin became a symbol of solidarity on Tuesday. In the book The Adventures of Tintin, Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi described Tintin as a brave investigative journalist who solves mystery. Following the attacks, Tintin was crying for his home.

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You can find CNBC's complete coverage of the Belgium attacks here