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Reham al-Kahlout (source: Al Jazeera)

Palestine′s comedy star Reham al-Kahlout

No escaping life in Gaza

Reham al-Kahlout is 19 and has chosen an impossible job: she entertains people in a place where there isn′t much to laugh about. What′s more, she can′t even count on unconditional support from her extended family. Peter Munch reports from Gaza CityMore

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Karama-Gaza Human Rights Film Festival (photo: Lama Film)

Karama-Gaza Human Rights Film Festival

Roll out the red carpet!

Every year, amid the rubble of Gaza City, a film festival takes place. Co-founder, organiser and film producer Khalil al-Mozayen is willing to risk provoking the wrath of Hamas's moral guardians to make sure his festival goes ahead. By Peter MunchMore

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Persepolis: Achaemenid kings started building the palatial complex of Persepolis in 520 BC. The archaeological site reflects the former glory of the imperial capital of ancient Persia. Alexander the Great ended the rule of the Achaemenids in 330 BC by invading Persepolis and burning it down. Impressive ruins of the palaces, mausoleums, columns and reliefs can nevertheless still be admired to this day

Iran's monuments for humanity

From the Kingdom of Elam to Alexander the Great, to the Shah dynasties and the Islamic Republic, Iran's cultural sites reflect its long history. By Philipp Jedicke