Mubarak Suffers Reported Heart Attack Before Facing Egypt's Corruption Claims -- The Guardian
Ousted Egyptian president receiving hospital treatment in Sharm El Sheikh after subpoenas issued to him and his sons
The ousted Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, has been admitted to hospital, just as he appeared before investigators to answer corruption claims.
The 82-year-old reportedly suffered a heart attack. He is said to be receiving medical treatment in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, where he has been in internal exile since a mass uprising toppled him earlier this year.
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