Ariel Sharon's condition worsens Israeli Prime Minister Ariel's condition has worsened and his life is in danger, doctors say. Mr Sharon has been in a coma at the Hadassah hospital since 4 January, when he suffered a severe stroke and underwent surgery. Doctors decided to give him emergency surgery on Saturday after they discovered his digestive tract had suffered serious damage. Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has assumed Mr Sharon's powers. [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4703344.stm[/url]