She is held back by the police and is then consoled by a man who embraces her.

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It hasn't held her back - she is now one of IBM's few senior female engineers and recently won the Cisco Women In Technology award.

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"I held back and showed too much respect, " she told reporters.

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But as Otak's back was turned, Ms Frank told Mr Bahrami she was being held at knifepoint.

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She praises it for offering a transit point for Soviet Jews when other countries held back for fear of attracting the unwelcome attention of pro-Palestinian groups.

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