President's office confirms Talabani's condition is stable
Jalal Talabani's office has confirmed that the Iraqi president is in a stable condition following a health emergency.
Iraqi president suffers stroke
The Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in a "stable but critical condition" after suffering a stroke, according to government sources. He is being treated in hospital.
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in 'critical condition'
The Iraqi president Jalal Talibani is in a "critical but stable condition" after suffering a stroke, according to three government sources.
"He was transferred to hospital late last night after suffering a stroke," the Associated Press cited a senior Kurdish official as saying.
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Who is President Jalal Talabani?
The Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is being treated in hospital for an unspecified health problem. Here are some facts about his rise to prominence:
- A veteran of the guerilla movement for Kurdish independence
- Founder of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan - one of two political parties in Iraq's Kurdish region
- Helped to negotiate Iraq's interim constitution after the 2003 Iraq War
- The presidency is largely ceremonial, but Talibani has used it to mediate in ethnic and sectarian conflicts
Iraqi President in hospital with unknown health problem
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in hospital receiving treatment for an unspecified health problem, his office has announced.
A statement on the office's website said Mr Talabani was taken to hospital last night after showing signs of fatigue.