In pictures: Snow and rain sweep across the Middle East

TURKEY WEATHER SNOW

epa03528053 Turkish people walk under snow at Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey, 08 January 2013. Heavy snow blocked traffic on the Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge and many international and domestic flights operated by Turkish Airlines (THY) were cancelled due to the winter weather. EPA/SEDAT SUNA *** Local Caption *** 03528053.jpg