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Zambian president in hospital in Egypt-health source
29 Jun 2008 17:46:48 GMT
Source: Reuters
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, June 29 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Levy Mwanawasa was taken to hospital in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday after suffering a health emergency, an Egyptian health source said.

The source said Mwanawasa, who is in Egypt to attend the African Union summit, appeared to have suffered from a heart problem. (Writing by Cynthia Johnston; Editing by Ibon Villelabeitia)
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