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Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.
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Sudan war ‘being fought on women’s bodies’: Survivors detail sexual assault
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Iranian female footballer changes mind on Australian asylum offer
One member of the Iranian women’s football team offered asylum by Australia has decided to return home to Iran.
Published On 11 Mar 2026
