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Israeli President Peres collapses

Israel Materials 13 September 2009 01:47 (UTC +04:00)

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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