AMMAN, Jordan (AP) -- A thick sandstorm cloaked parts of the Middle East on Wednesday, clouding skies and disrupting travel for the U.S. first lady, while flooding in Egypt killed three people.
Michelle Obama was set to fly to Jordan when an official traveling with her said the flight was delayed "due to a weather call." The official, speaking on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement, gave no further details.
Obama was on a two-nation visit to the Middle East to promote a girls' education initiative and was set to fly in from Qatar.
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