Search goes on for jihadist cell leader

Europe was on high alert on Monday as the suspected mastermind of a jihadist cell in Belgium remained at large and authorities blocked anti-Islamist rallies in Germany and France.

In the wake of the deadly attacks in France and anti-terror raids in Belgium, EU foreign ministers were scheduled to meet in Brussels to discuss ways to boost cooperation to combat the threat posed by radicalized Europeans returning home after fighting in Iraq and Syria.

The meeting on Monday came as the bloc prepares for a special leaders' summit on Feb 12 dedicated to fighting terrorism.