Geldof calls on Arabs to help alleviate poverty

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1 Geldof calls on Arabs to help alleviate poverty Bob Geldof listens as Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohamed ElBaradei gives his acceptance speech at City Hall in Oslo, Norway, Dec. 10, (AP/John McConnico) DUBAI, U.A.E. (AP) - Irish rocker and Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof appealed to the Arab world to donate more money to ease poverty on the African continent. Speaking at a Friday news conference in the emirate Dubai, Geldof said the Middle East, as a region, does "very little" to help alleviate poverty in Africa. "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said, adding if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. "We cannot leave Africa suspended and outside the economic net of the planet. The human cost of that is so horrendous," he said. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt-cancellation and fair trade. He organized the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty. He is also the mastermind behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. Later Friday, Geldof and Egypt's most prominent comedic actor, Adel Imam, addressed a gathering of businessman and humanitarian activists at an In Honour of Africa benefit. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

2 17/12/ :50:03 AM Geldof makes cash plea to Arab nations Bob Geldof has appealed to the Arab world to donate more money to ease poverty on the African continent. At a news conference in the emirate of Dubai, Geldof said the Middle East as a region, does very little to help alleviate poverty in Africa. I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand, Geldof said on Friday. He said if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world s less fortunate. We cannot leave Africa suspended and outside the economic net of the planet. The human cost of that is so horrendous, he said. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organised the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty. He is also the mastermind behind the 1985 legendary Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. Last night Geldof and Egypt s most prominent comedic actor, Adel Imam, addressed a gathering of businessman and humanitarian activists at an In Honour of Africa benefit. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

3 Geldof Chides Mideast on Africa Donations Live 8 Organizer Bob Geldof Chides Arab World for Lack of Donations to Ease Poverty in Africa Bob Geldof listens as Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohamed ElBaradei gives his acceptance speech at City Hall in Oslo, Norway, Saturday, Dec. 10, Irish rocker and Live 8 organizer Geldof is keeping up with his money-raising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. Geldof says the Middle East, as a region, does "very little" to help alleviate African poverty.(ap Photo/John McConnico) The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Dec 17, 2005 Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof is keeping up with his moneyraising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said at a news conference Friday. He said that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organized the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty, and was the mastermind behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

4 AUSTIN360.COM Geldof Chides Mideast on Africa Donations DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof is keeping up with his money-raising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said at a news conference Friday. He said that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organized the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty, and was the mastermind behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. (enlarge photo) Bob Geldof listens as Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohamed ElBaradei gives his acceptance speech at City Hall in Oslo, Norway, Saturday, Dec. 10, Irish rocker and Live 8 organizer Geldof is keeping up with his money-raising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. Geldof says the Middle East, as a region, does 'very little' to help alleviate African poverty.(ap Photo/John McConnico) December 18, :08 a.m. Copyright 2005, The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP Online news report may not be published, broadcast or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.

5 Geldof calls for Arab assistance in Africa December at 01:45PM Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Irish rocker and Live 8 organiser Bob Geldof appealed to the Arab world to donate more money to ease poverty on the African continent. Speaking at a Friday press conference in the emirate of Dubai, Geldof said the Middle East, as a region, does "very little" to help alleviate poverty in Africa. "I am here today (Friday) to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said, adding that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. "We cannot leave Africa suspended and outside the economic net of the planet. The human cost of that is so horrendous," he said. 'Must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate' Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organised the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty. He is also the mastermind behind the 1985 legendary Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. Later Friday, Geldof and Egypt's most prominent comedic actor, Adel Imam, addressed a gathering of businessman and humanitarian activists at an "In Honor of Africa" benefit. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. - Sapa-AP RapidCityJournal.com Geldof Chides Mideast on Africa Donations DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof is keeping up with his money-raising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said at a news conference Friday. He said that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organized the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty, and was the mastermind behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. A service of the Associated Press(AP)

6 18 December 2005 GELDOF PLEA FOR ARAB CASH LIVE8 organiser Bob Geldof, right, has called on the Arab world to give more cash to ease African poverty. Geldof said the Middle East does "very little" to help alleviate African poverty, during a visit to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. He added: "I am here to encourage the business, humanitarian and arts sectors to do a little more." "We cannot leave Africa outside the economic net of the planet. The human cost of that is so horrendous Geldof urges Arabs to help alleviate poverty in Africa AP Sunday, December 18, 2005 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Irish rocker and Live 8 organiser Bob Geldof has appealed to the Arab world to donate more money to ease poverty on the African continent. Speaking at a Friday press conference in the emirate of Dubai, Geldof said the Middle East, as a region, does "very little" to help alleviate poverty in Africa. GELDOF. says Middle East does very little to help alleviate poverty in Africa "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said, adding that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. "We cannot leave Africa suspended and outside the economic net of the planet. The human cost of that is so horrendous," he said. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organised the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty. He is also the mastermind behind the 1985 legendary Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. Later Friday, Geldof and Egypt's most prominent comedic actor, Adel Imam, addressed a gathering of businessman and humanitarian activists at an "In Honour of Africa" benefit. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

7 Geldof Chides Mideast on Africa Donations Saturday December 17, :58pm DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof is keeping up with his moneyraising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. Geldof says the Middle East, as a region, does "very little" to help alleviate African poverty. "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said at a news conference Friday. He said that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organized the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty, and was the mastermind behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. Reuters - Fri Dec 16, 8:59 AM ET Bob Geldof is seen during a news conference for Consortium Dubai's 'In Honor of Africa' benefit dinner in Dubai, December 16, Consortium Dubai, an executive network club based in Dubai, receives special guest speakers that have been selected for their association with the global humanitarian work. REUTERS/ Tamara Abdul Hadi 1. Bob Geldof listens to Sundeep Waslekar (R) during a news conference for Consortium Dubai's 'In Honor of Africa' benefit dinner in Dubai December 16, Consortium Dubai, an executive network club based in Dubai, receives special guest speakers that have been selected for their association with the global humanitarian work. REUTERS/ Tamara Abdul Hadi

8 Reuters - Dec 16 4:26 AM Entertainment Geldof Chides Mideast on Africa Donations By Associated Press Published December , 3:08 PM EST DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof is keeping up with his money-raising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said at a news conference Friday. He said that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organized the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty, and was the mastermind behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia. Copyright 2005, The Associated Press

9 Geldof chides Mideast on Africa donations Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Live 8 organizer Bob Geldof is keeping up with his money-raising campaigns, this time chiding the Arab world for not donating more money to ease poverty in Africa. "I am here today to encourage the business, humanitarian and the arts sectors to do a little more for that continent that lies less than 150 miles from where we now stand," Geldof said at a news conference Friday. He said that if Dubai hopes to blossom into a multicultural, model economy, it must start shouldering its responsibility to the world's less fortunate. Geldof has dedicated himself to African issues, calling for debt cancellation and fair trade. He organized the Live 8 concerts in July in cities across the world to raise awareness about Third World poverty, and was the mastermind behind the 1985 Live Aid concerts that raised money for famine victims in Ethiopia.