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VATICAN CITY (AP) ' The Vatican has raised the possibility of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery. | In its first public statement on the case, which has attracted worldwide attention, the Vat... | NZ extends state of emergency
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Vatican City, Sep 6 (AP): Monday, September 06, 2010 --> | The Vatican has raised the possibility of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery. | In its first public statement on the case, which has... | Moldova referendum scuttled
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Tweet | 9/5/2010 6:47:49 PM By Frances D'Emilio | Associated Press | VATICAN CITY — The Vatican raised the possibility Sunday of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery. | In its first public stat... | |
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