Dust Storm Clogs Skies in Sydney

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A pall of red dust blown in from the Outback clogged the skies over Sydney, Australia, diverting international flights, disrupting public transport and causing a huge increase in emergency calls from people suffering breathing difficulties.

No one was reported hurt as a result of dust storms sweeping a vast swath of eastern Australia, but officials closed ferry services on Sydney Harbour because visibility was cut to dangerous levels, and police in two states warned motorists to take extra care on the roads.

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Dust Storm Clogs Skies in Sydney

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