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Added on the 22/04/2024 19:53:22 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
A sandstorm hits Riyadh, the Saudi capital without affecting businesses or schools. Parts of Saudi Arabia typically see sandstorms between March and May, with varying intensity. IMAGES
A sandstorm hits the northern Iraqi city of Mosul with local landmarks such as the Al-Nuri mosque and the Mosul Bridge shrouded in dust. Last year, Iraq experienced more than a dozen sandstorms, an unprecedented number that was attributed to desertification. IMAGES
Heavy rainfall barrels down Newcastle in Australia's east coast Thursday as emergency services order some Sydney residents to prepare to flee. IMAGES
Workers shovel snow and utility vehicles clear paths on Times Square in New York as a snow storm blankets the US East Coast. IMAGES
Boston is blanketed in snow as a major snow storm hits the US east coast, with forecasts saying up to 2 feet (60cm) of snowfall is expected. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.