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Surfing in Iran 4

Surf’s up…but in Iran? A talk with filmmaker Marion Poizeau

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French filmmaker and surfer Marion Poizeau heard there were good waves in southeastern Iran. But when she finally rode them, she decided to teach Iranians how to enjoy them, too.

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State department flags Pakistani human rights abuses

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