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Thursday, 5 September, 2002, 17:55 GMT 18:55 UK

In pictures: Moscow's smoky shroud

Moscow lies enveloped in smoke from forest fires burning outside the city. As visibility was reduced to 100 metres, flights were suspended at city airports and workers donned masks inside and out.

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