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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Live Aid donations 'were diverted to arm Ethiopian rebels'

Pop star George Michael, promoter Harvey Goldsmith, rock stars Bono from U2, Paul McCartney, Freddie Mercury and "Wham" members Andrew Ridgeley during the "Live Aid" concert at Wembley Stadium

(Jeremy Nicholl/The Times)

Fresh controversy over aid to Ethiopia erupted today after an investigation concluded that millions intended for victims of the 1984 famine was diverted to anti-government rebel leaders – including the current Ethiopian Prime Minister. More




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