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A couple walk during a sandstorm near the sea castle of the port-city of Sidon, Lebanon September 8.

A deadly sandstorm is sweeping across the Middle East

September 10, 2015Environment

Health officials have been warning residents around the Middle East to stay indoors as a thick cloud of dust is passed through the region. The sandstorm has been blowing around since Monday effecting several countries.

Casey Kasem poses with his Radio Icon Award at the 2003 Radio Music Awards, at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 27, 2003.

Remembering radio host Casey Kasem and his Arab American roots

June 16, 2014Arts, Culture & Media
Mayssa Karaa at the premiere of "American Hustle."

How a Lebanese singer got a Hollywood gig singing ‘White Rabbit’ in ‘American Hustle’

February 28, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

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