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Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

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Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athenian landmarks.


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