George Bush

Bush hit by stomach problem

Updated 08.57 Fri Jun 08 2007
Keywords: George Bush, G8, world

US President George Bush has been taken ill on the last day of the G8 summit in Germany.

White House counsellor Dan Bartlett said Mr Bush had a stomach problem which he described as "not serious".

"He will join the working session when he can" - Nicolas Sarkozy

The President hopes to return to meetings at the summit later in the day.

Mr Bush decided to meet French President Nicolas Sarkozy in his private quarters.

The new French leader confirmed Mr Bush was not on top form.

He said: "I have just come out of a meeting with President Bush who is slightly unwell. He will join the working session when he can."

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