Roman Catholics around the world expressed disbelief and grief Monday at the first papal resignation in six centuries. Experts say Pope Benedict XVI's decision may set the standard for future popes. (Feb. 11)
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Roman Catholics around the world expressed disbelief and grief Monday at the first papal resignation in six centuries. Experts say Pope Benedict XVI's decision may set the standard for future popes. (Feb. 11)
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This undated photo released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows suspect Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles officer. Dorner, who was fired from the LAPD in 2008 for making false statements, is linked to a weekend killing in which one of the victims was the daughter of a former police captain who had represented him during the disciplinary hearing. Authorities believe Dorner opened fire early Thursday on police in cities east of Los Angeles, killing an officer and wounding another. Police issued a statewide "officer safety warning" and police were sent to protect people named in the posting that was believed to be written by Dorner. (AP Photo/Los Angeles Police Department)
WA dust storm causes social media storm
A spectacular dust storm that swept through Western Australia's Pilbara region is causing a social media sensation.
The red storm descended near the coastal town of Onslow at around 5.30pm (WST) on Monday and reportedly forced flights due to land in the area to divert to the Learmonth airbase at nearby Exmouth.
The storm was clearly visible to people in the air, and by workers at Chevron's massive Wheatstone gas project, who captured images and submitted them to the popular Perth Weather Live website.
The Facebook posts were immediately shared hundreds of times.
The Bureau of Meteorology says the dust phenomenon is caused by the wind flow from a storm front agitating sand and dust as it moves.
The dust storm is the second to hit the area in recent weeks, with similar pictures captured of a storm that struck the Pilbara coast ahead of the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
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