10 February 2012, 19:37 (GMT+04:00)

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Israeli President Peres collapses

Israeli President Shimon Peres has collapsed during a ceremony, BBC reported, quoting local media.

Haaretz newspaper said the 86-year-old collapsed in Tel Aviv and was treated by medics at the scene, but did not go to hospital.

He lost consciousness for a few seconds after reportedly fainting on stage. Israeli media say his condition was "good".

Mr Peres was appointed president in 2007 for a seven-year term.

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