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Iraq blanketed by sandstorms

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Iraq has been hit by dense sandstorms which have grounded flights and forced residents to stay indoors.

The dust has also caused health problems for thousands of people, with the Iraqi authorities blaming global warming.

Decades of military action may also be a factor.

The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse talks to Dr Ali Al-Zaidi about the health implications, and to Deputy Environment Minister Dr Kamal Hussein about what may be causing the sandstorms.

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