Sharon's condition worsens

The condition of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma since suffering a stroke in January, has deteriorated, though there was no immediate danger to his life, according to hospital officials and former aides.

Sharon, 78, was having a problem with his kidneys at Sheba Medical Centre in the Tel Aviv suburb of Tel Hashomer, hospital officials said Sunday. They also said brain checks had shown changes in Sharon’s brain tissue, but gave no further details.