Sandstorms, dangerous pollution return to Beijing
The capital Beijing has seen regular air pollution and an unseasonal number of sandstorms over the past few weeks.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks
Visibility in the city was reduced, with the tops of some skyscrapers obscured by the sandstorm.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Crane tragedy is Allah's test for Muslims, pilgrims say
Several pilgrims who have been spared their lives say many were taking photos of the sandstorm when the crane fell.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Deadly storm engulfs Middle East, slows Syria air strikes
A heavy sandstorm swept across parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, killing two people and hospitalising hundreds in Lebanon and disrupting fighting and air strikes in neighbouring Syria.
Wed Sep 09 2015