Israel's Sharon Suffers Significant Stroke
By MARK LAVIE, Associated Press Writer 2 minutes ago
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a "significant" stroke Wednesday after being brought to the hospital from his ranch in the Negev desert, a hospital official said.
Dr. Shlomo Mor-Yosef, director general of Hadassah Hospital, said Sharon was put under general anesthetic and was receiving breathing assistance while doctors assessed his condition.
Cabinet Secretary Yisrael Maimon said Sharon's authorities have been transferred to Vice Premier Ehud Olmert.
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