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Uzbek President Islam Karimov dies at 78 after suffering stroke

Uzbek President Islam Karimov died Friday at the age of 78 after being hospitalized following a stroke on Aug. 27, the Uzbek government confirmed.

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Uzbek leader Karimov in "critical" condition: official

Strongman Uzbek leader Islam Karimov is in critical condition with his health worsening "sharply" days after he suffered a stroke, an official statement said Friday, as rumours swirl over his condition.