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Article: Thousands Gather at Circus Maximus in Rome
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AIDAN LEWIS, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
07-02-2005
Dateline: ROME
People wait for the beginning of Live 8 concert in Rome's Circus Maximus, Saturday, July 2, 2005. Live 8 aims to push aid for Africa high on the agenda of the Group of Eight major industrial nations when they hold their annual summit in Scotland next week. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Thousands gathered in Rome's ancient Circus Maximus Saturday to watch Faith Hill, Duran Duran and a long list of Italian stars in one of 10 concerts across the globe to help raise awareness about African poverty.
Italian favorite Francesco De Gregori kicked off the Rome event under a scorching afternoon sun, before giant screens flicked ...