Baghdad was blanketed by a sandstorm on Sunday, affecting residents of the Iraqi capital. It is the first heavy sandstorm to hit Baghdad this year. (AP video/Ali Jabar)
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Heavy sandstorm covers the Iraqi capital of Baghdad

Baghdad was blanketed by a sandstorm on Sunday, affecting residents of the Iraqi capital. It is the first heavy sandstorm to hit Baghdad this year. (AP video/Ali Jabar)
 
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