shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jan 16 2008 | photography, middle east, news
Amazing slide show of the events that unfolded in Iran in the late 1970s into the 80s.
Quoted: In 1979, the shah fled the country after months of violence and pro-Khomeini demonstrations. Days later, Ayatollah Khomeini returned after several years in exile. And in 1981, Tehran freed 52 American hostages who had been held in the embassy for 444 days. Magnum presents images surrounding these critical events in history.
- shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Apr 26 2007 | news, middle east, women
Damn, that is one brave woman. I'm surprised she's gained so much popularity!
Quoted: Dr. Heba Kotb is tackling a taboo in the Arab world unlike anyone else: She's talking about sex openly on a show broadcast all over the Middle East.
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