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EU envoy expelled over Chavez 'dictator' jibe

Feb. 14, 2009
A European parliament envoy who was to serve as observer during the upcoming referendum on President Hugo Chavez's term limits was expelled from Venezuela on Friday after calling Chavez a "dictator".
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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