PM's wife begins maternity leave

London - Mrs Cherie Blair yesterday made her final courtroom appearance before the birth of her fourth child

London - Mrs Cherie Blair yesterday made her final courtroom appearance before the birth of her fourth child. The British Prime Minister's wife, whose baby is due on May 24th, told waiting reporters: "I'm fine, thank you," when asked how she was feeling as she arrived at Court 69 at the Court of Appeal in London.

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