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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:58
Ping Pong Diplomacy
Ping-Pong diplomacy, wrestling diplomacy
Wrestling World Cup competitions in Tehran recently came to an end and, according to Iranian state media, “valiant men” of the Islamic Republic lifted Americans with their hands and hurled them to the ground. They also defeated the Russians in Freestyle Wrestling and became “world champions.” » read more
