Israeli president discharged from hospital

Jerusalem: Israeli President Shimon Peres was released from hospital Sunday, a day after he fainted in Tel Aviv, his office said.

Peres, 86, passed out on Saturday evening during the question-and-answer session after his speech at Rabin Center, but was revived a few moments later, spokeswoman Meital Jaslovitz said.

He was revived a few moments later and taken to a hospital for further examination, Jaslovitz said at the time.

No further details were immediately available.