French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been taken to hospital after becoming ill while exercising, his office said.
The 54-year-old president, elected in 2007, began "feeling faint" while playing sports.
"He was immediately seen to by his doctor. He is currently undergoing extra examinations," his office said.
The incident happened at his weekend retreat near Versailles, outside Paris, AFP news agency reported. Elysee Palace had no further official information.
AFP also reported that he was taken to a military hospital.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
French President Sarkozy hospitalized
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