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Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma since 2006, is in a critical condition after "serious deterioration" in his health with vital organs failing over the past few days, his doctor said on Thursday.

Israel bids final farewell to controversial Ariel Sharon

Israel bids final farewell to controversial Ariel Sharon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, hailed as a military hero at home and loathed in the Arab world as a war criminal, was on Monday laid to rest at his family ranch in southern Israel after a state funeral.

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon passes away

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon passes away

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon died on Saturday at a hospital near Tel Aviv after being in a comatose state for the past eight years following a stroke. He was 85.