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Richard Holbrooke In Critical Condition - Veteran U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke, President Barack Obama's special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, remained hospitalized on Sunday after surgery to repair torn aorta, a U.S. official said. Holbrooke, 69, fell ill at the State Department on Friday and was admitted to nearby George Washington University Hospital for treatment for this life-threatening condition. Holbrooke underwent another procedure on Sunday to improve his circulation and remains in critical condition, State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said in a statement. "Today, Ambassador Holbrooke underwent an additional procedure to improve circulation following yesterday's surgery," the statement said. "His family is grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers coming in from his many friends, colleagues and leaders around the world." Richard Holbrooke In Critical Condition Holbrooke's wife, Kati Marton, received calls from ...