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A sandstorm swept through Iraq, filling the air with choking dust that closed airports and put more than 3,700 people in hospital with ...

As Qatar continues to grapple with a sandstorm that has heralded poor visibility and dusty weather conditions acros ...

A sandstorm has swept through Iraq, filling the air with choking dust that closed airports and put more than 3,700 people in hospital with breathing difficulties, the health ministry has said.

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A weather expert confirmed in a phone call with Qatar Television on Tuesday that the sudden gust of dust currently affecting Qatar will ...

Strong, damaging winds and heavy rains struck China on Saturday, leading to a threat of sandstorms and the cancellation of ...

High winds and the threat of sandstorms Saturday prompted Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks, as ...

High Winds and Sandstorms Prompt Beijing to Cancel Hundreds of Flights and Close Parks BEIJING (AP) — High winds and the threat of sandstorms Saturday prompted Beijing to cancel hundreds of ...

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