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Berlusconi grabs spotlight in Italy's EU vote

Jun. 6, 2009
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has weathered corruption probes and public outrage at his tasteless quips _ emerging each time with his popularity intact. On Saturday, Italians can weigh in on whether the conservative leader has finally gone too far. The...
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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