Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met a self-described fan of the Jewish state before returning home from the United States: pop star Michael Jackson. Joined by Israeli psychic Uri Geller, Jackson met the premier at a private New York reception for Sharon. Asked if he recognized the singer, Sharon said, “What? Am I not aware of modern music?”
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