Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris and the heightened security in Europe (All times local):

1:10 p.m.

The mayor of one of Brussels' many municipalities has told Belgian media that the capital is still facing a grave threat, according to the prime minister.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Schaerbeek Mayor Bernard Clerfayt said Sunday: "There are two terrorists in the Brussels region that could commit very dangerous acts."

One of the suspected Paris attackers, Salah Abdeslam, is at large and is known to have crossed into Belgium the morning after the Nov. 13 attacks. The source of the mayor's information about a second suspect wasn't immediately clear and the prime minister's office declined to comment.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Belgium's national Crisis Center on Saturday raised the threat alert in the Brussels region to Level 4, which indicates a "serious and immediate threat."

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Clerfayt said it was necessary to try to anticipate and prevent any such acts and their consequences.

He said: "As long as this threat is present, we must be very attentive."

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

10:55 a.m.

France's defense minister says French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle sent to help operations against Daesh militants in Syria will be "operational" from Monday and "ready to act."

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

France has intensified its aerial bombing in Syria since Daesh militants attacked a concert hall, cafes and restaurants and a stadium in Paris, killing 130 people and wounding hundreds.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told French media on Sunday that Daesh must be destroyed at all costs.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Le Drian said: "We must annihilate Daesh worldwide," adding: "that's the only possible direction." He said any country "who wants to participate militarily is welcome."

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

President Francois Hollande is meeting in Paris with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday, then going to Washington and Moscow later in the week to push for a stronger international coalition against Daesh.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

9:45 a.m.

British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to outline his plan for combatting the Daesh group this week as he moves toward seeking Parliament's approval for airstrikes on the group's Syrian strongholds.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

The Sunday Times said Cameron will publish a seven-point plan on Syria this week that will include a blueprint for the nation's future.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Foreign Minister Philip Hammond has said Cameron will go to Parliament once he believes there is a consensus in favor of airstrikes.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Cameron expects the passage of a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for united action against the Daesh group to bolster his chances in Parliament.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has warned about the risks of military intervention but said he will listen to the government's proposal.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

9:30 a.m.

Brussels residents are waking up to largely empty streets as the city enters its second day under the highest threat level and the manhunt continues for a suspect missing since the Nov. 13 attacks in France.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Belgium's national Crisis Center on Saturday raised the threat alert in the Brussels region to Level 4, which indicates a "serious and immediate threat."

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Subways and underground trams remain closed Sunday and officials recommended that sports competitions and all activities in public buildings should be cancelled and malls and commercial centers closed.

Terror threat brings life in Brussels to a grinding halt

Belgian officials say the measures were recommended due to the extra security they would require. The country's Regional Security Council is set to meet Sunday afternoon to update any new measures needed.