'Big Barber' is Watching

Iranian men with dreams of getting the latest Western hairstyle had their hopes dashed this week when the country's Ministry of Culture issued a decree banning 'subversive' haircuts. While such lifestyle restrictions were eased in Iran last year following their contentious presidential election, this new directive, which includes 'government approved' haircuts, signals a return to the strict cultural oversight seen in the past. More on the story at ABC News.

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