Former Israeli Prime Minister Sharon Dies

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died at a hospital near Tel Aviv. He was 85.Sheba Medical Center Director Shlomo Noy says Mr. Sharon died in peace on Saturday with his family at his side. At a briefing, Noy said the former Israeli leader had struggled with "surprising strength" and "determination" as his condition deteriorated over the past week. Mr. Sharon had been in a coma since 2006, after suffering a massive stroke. The hospital director said Mr....

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