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Emirates detains sheik on torture allegations

May. 11, 2009
The Emirates detained a member of the country's ruling family as prosecutors launched an investigation into allegations the sheik tortured another man, the country's official news agency reported Monday. If the case of Sheik Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan goes to...
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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