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President's Half-Brother Hospitalized

Malik Obama undergoes tests for cholera in Kenya

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(Newser) – Barack Obama's elder half-brother has been hospitalized in Kenya amid an outbreak of cholera in the region, reports the AP. Malik Obama, 51, was taken to the hospital Tuesday, and a domestic worker of his was hospitalized for cholera last week. Malik is the son of Barack Obama Sr. and his first wife, Kezia; he was best man at Barack and Michelle's wedding.

Malik Obama is picked up by friends and family members after the American presidential election, Nov. 5, 2008. A Kenyan official said that Malik has been hospitalized and is being tested for cholera.
Malik Obama is picked up by friends and family members after the American presidential election, Nov. 5, 2008. A Kenyan official said that Malik has been hospitalized and is being tested for cholera.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Malik Obama, center, after his half-brother Barack's victory in the US presidential election, at the family's homestead in Kogelo village, Kenya, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Malik Obama, center, after his half-brother Barack's victory in the US presidential election, at the family's homestead in Kogelo village, Kenya, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Barack Obama and his family after winning the Iowa Democratic presidential caucus.
Barack Obama and his family after winning the Iowa Democratic presidential caucus.   (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
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ClingingToHope
Mar 26, 09 10:00 AM CDT
I bet Malik has a Kenyan birth certificate! Reply
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Lula
Mar 26, 09 10:10 AM CDT
Sure he has, he was b orned in Kenya, just like Barack who was borned in the U.S has a U.S. birth certificate. Get real NNIP. Reply
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ClingingToHope
Mar 26, 09 10:17 AM CDT
Learn to speak English before posting. "borned in the U.S has a U.S. birth certificate". 1. "Borned" is not a word. 2. Barry Hussein has never presented an actual birth certificate and he has spent over $1 million to prevent him having to present one. DO THE MATH!
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NutsInNY
Mar 26, 09 10:54 AM CDT
Same old far right wingnut GOPaganda: "has never presented an actual birth certificate"
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ezrider
Mar 26, 09 10:53 AM CDT
So are you suggesting that the other 43 presidents showed you are those that wanted to know their birth certificate. Mr. English major. Reply
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