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Peres 'faints' while speaking in Tel Aviv

President Shimon Peres fainted on stage while speaking at an event in Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported tonight.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2009 - 22:33

President Shimon Peres fainted on stage while speaking at an event in Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported tonight.

The 86-year-old passed out while answering questions from the crowd.

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