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Live 8 concerts precede G8 meetings

INTERNATIONAL -- JUL 2, 2005: Ten free concerts were held around the world to raise awareness for the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY campaign and to pressure leaders of the wealthiest nations (who met on July 6-8 for the G8 summit) to take an active role in putting an end to poverty and debt in the poorest nations.

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