Iranian reformist lawyer awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Saturday, October 11, 2003

TEHRAN, Iran -- Moments after learning Friday that Shirin Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the mother of the Iranian human rights lawyer prayed to Allah. Ebadi's husband, too, gave thanks for what may lie ahead.

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