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Dutch Queen Target Of Car Attack At Parade (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Apr. 30, 2009
The AP reports that five people died during a parade for Dutch Queen Beatrix when a car is reported to have crashed into the progression. No members of the royal family were hurt, but Dutch officials tell the BBC that they believe the crash was an intentional attack. From BBC: Cynthia Boll, a...
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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