Saudi reformists freed after crackdown in Riyadh and other cities
Seven of thirteen Saudi reformists detained in a crackdown were freed after pledges not to petition for reform or talk to reporters. Critics say the government fears debate and the step signals caution toward reform, amid U.S. concern and Saudi reactions.
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Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid wins 2004 Pritzker Prize
Zaha Hadid, a 53-year old Iraqi-born architect now a British citizen, won the 2004 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Jurors praised her innovative, unbuilt works and noted key projects in Austria, Germany, and the United States. She will receive a 100000 dollar grant and a bronze medal at a May 31 ceremony in St Petersburg.
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