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Americans reportedly arrested in Iran for illegally crossing border

Aug. 2, 2009
Iranian security forces arrested three Americans for illegally entering the country from Iraq's Kurdistan region, Iran's state-run network reported Saturday.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa