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EL CAIRO AIRPORT CLOSED FOR SANDSTORM

EL CAIRO, EGYPT, Due to a strong sandstorm which hit Egypt capital El Cairo, its airport has been closed due to lack of visibility and many flight have been diverted. Also the flight carrying Sudan President Omar el-Bashir, coming in Egypt for an official visit, has been diverted to Sharm-el-Sheik.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 12500
Rome, Italy, 05/14/2001 13:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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