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Paraguay President asks for forgiveness over paternity claim scandal

telegraph.co.uk

Apr. 24, 2009

Fernando Lugo the President of Paraguay and a former Roman Catholic bishop has asked for forgiveness over a scandal in which he is facing paternity claims.

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