Sandstorm lashes Middle East, halting Suez traffic
 

https://s1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7...e0339053c7.jpgA fierce sandstorm lashed Egypt, Israel and Leba**n on Wednesday, forcing the closure of the Suez Canal and grounding domestic flights in Israel, officials said. The skyline of Cairo was barely visible as dust blown in from the surrounding desert hung in the air and shrouded the Egyptian capital for a second day. A few incoming flights were diverted to other airports in the country but most air traffic was **rmal, an airport official said.




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