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Morocco - The Kif From The Rif

By Arya Kazemi • May 22nd, 2007 • Category: Africa

Although nowadays hashish and the country of Morocco have almost become synonymous with each other, due to the North African nation having a lion’s share of the world’s illicit market of the product, they are actually new to each other, relatively speaking.



Iran - Cartoon Time

By Arya Kazemi • Sep 10th, 2006 • Category: Photos

A cartoon exhibition held from August 14 to September 13, 2006 in the Iranian capital, Tehran, was the focus of much international attention and controversy due to its holocaust theme.



Cuba - Hi Fidelity

By Arya Kazemi • Aug 17th, 2006 • Category: Photos

As Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, 80, convalesces in hospital following surgery for internal bleeding brought on by his gruelling work schedule over recent months, Polo’s Bastards presents a photographic testament to the man whose term has outlasted nine US Presidents.



Lebanon - Under The Shade Of The Cedar Tree

By Arya Kazemi • Jul 18th, 2006 • Category: Photos

Arya Kazemi takes us on a photo-tour of Lebanon -
home of Hezbollah, the radical Islamist group who have a serious gripe with their neighbours, Israel.



Nicaragua - Legends Of Leon

By Arya Kazemi • Apr 18th, 2006 • Category: The Americas

Arya Kazemi leads us on a photographic tour of Nicaragua’s former Liberal Capital, Leon.