In pictures: Tributes to Brussels victims

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Belgium is observing three days of mourning after Tuesday's deadly bomb attacks in the capital Brussels.

People carrying candles and flowers gathered in the Place de la Bourse in the heart of the city, in a show of defiance and unity.

Tributes are being paid to the victims near the Zaventem airport and the Maelbeek metro station - the sites of the attacks.

The bombings, claimed by so-called Islamic State, have brought condemnation from around the world.

A message that reads "No fear" is left with flowers near Maelbeek metro station. Photo: 23 March 2016Image source, Getty Images
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Brussels residents - as well as tourists from around the world - have been bringing flowers and leaving messages of support near the sites of the attacks

A man chalks messages of support on the square near the former bourse. Photo: 23 March 2016Image source, Getty Images
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The square near the former city Bourse has been transformed into a makeshift shrine to the victims

A woman in Brussels writes a message on a wall in tribute to the victims. Photo: 23 March 2016Image source, AFP
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Some have been writing just one word: "Peace"

King Philippe of Belgium (centre) and Queen Mathilde greet security services members. Photo: 23 March 2016Image source, EPA
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Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde thanked members of the security services and also visited victims of the attacks at the city's Erasmus Hospital

People gather and light candles at the Place de la Bourse during a vigil to pay tribute to the victims of the attacks in Brussels, Belgium. 22 March 2016Image source, EPA
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On Tuesday night , a vigil for the victims was held in the Place de la Bourse

People gather and light candles at the Place de la Bourse during a vigil to pay tribute to the victims of the attacks in Brussels, Belgium. 22 March 2016Image source, EPA
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There is sorrow in the city but also defiance against those responsible

Belgian flag on the Place de la Republique in Paris, France. 22 March 2016Image source, Reuters
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A Belgian flag joined memorials to the victims of November's Paris attacks in the French capital's Place de la Republique

Eiffel Tower is illuminated in the national colours of Belgium. 22 March 2016Image source, EPA
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The Eiffel Tower was illuminated in the national colours of Belgium

Candles lit outside Belgian Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, March 22, 2016Image source, AP
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Belgian embassies around the world have become focal points for tributes, as here in Budapest, Hungary

Flowers laid outside Belgian embassy in Washington DC. 23 March 2016Image source, AFP
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And these flowers were laid outside the Belgian embassy in Washington DC

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stands for moment of silence for victims of the attacks in Brussels during roundtable with Washington Tribal Leaders in Puyallup, Washington. 22 March 2016Image source, AP
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US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took part in a moment of silence for the Brussels victims while on the campaign trail in Washington state

City Hall of Lisbon, Portugal, is illuminated in Belgian national colours. 22 March 2016Image source, EPA
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City Hall in the Portuguese capital Lisbon was illuminated in Belgian national colours

Rome's Capitoline Hill lit up in the colours of the Belgian flag. 22 March 2016Image source, EPA
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While Rome's Capitoline Hill also projected a tribute to those affected

Migrant holds up sign in support of victims of attacks in Brussels at refugee camp on Greek-Macedonian border, in Idomeni, GreeceImage source, EPA
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Expressions of solidarity were also found at a camp for migrants on the Greece-Macedonia border