Montag, 17. Mai 2004
(dpa) Der irische Rocker Bono hat eine Ehrendoktorwürde der Universität von Pennsylvania in Philadelphia erhalten. Der sozial engagierte U2-Sänger war gestern als prominenter Redner zur Begrüßung von Studienanfängern eingeladen worden.
Nach US- Medienberichten wies der 44-Jährige auf Armut, Hungersnöte und die wachsende Aids-Krise in Afrika hin. Die Studenten sollten ihre gute Ausbildung dazu nutzen, ärmeren Menschen zu helfen, sagte Bono.
Mehr Bilder von Bono´s Graduation (honorary Doctor of Laws degree) auf interference.com, yahoo.com, gettyimages.com!
Nach US- Medienberichten wies der 44-Jährige auf Armut, Hungersnöte und die wachsende Aids-Krise in Afrika hin. Die Studenten sollten ihre gute Ausbildung dazu nutzen, ärmeren Menschen zu helfen, sagte Bono.
Mehr Bilder von Bono´s Graduation (honorary Doctor of Laws degree) auf interference.com, yahoo.com, gettyimages.com!
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cnn.com: Irish rock star and political activist Bono on Monday urged Western governments to fight poverty, AIDS and debt in Africa because that was cheaper than combating terrorism that may breed in such conditions.
In a speech to new graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, the U2 singer said developed countries have the financial and technological ability to alleviate conditions that lead to the deaths of 7,000 people a day in Africa from preventable diseases.
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In a speech to new graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, the U2 singer said developed countries have the financial and technological ability to alleviate conditions that lead to the deaths of 7,000 people a day in Africa from preventable diseases.
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On Sunday night, Bono was interviewed by CNN correspondent Carol Lin live from his DATA rally in Philadelphia and launch of the new One Campaign. Check Link for the transcript of their conversation from CNN.com [ more]
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u2log.com: At the conclusion of the University of Pennsylvania’s commencement this morning, Bono chatted with U2log’s Ruth Barohn and had a message he wanted shared with the U2 fan community. Referring to the band and its fans, a very upbeat Bono said, “We’ll see you soon. The new album is nearly there!” [ more]
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salon.com: Bono likes to call himself just a noisy rock star. But your average noisy rock star doesn't get nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and tell presidents and members of Congress what the nation's priorities should be. So much more than a token celebrity spokesman, Bono's gone from being one of the world's greatest rock stars to one of the world's leading voices in the fight against the biggest humanitarian catastrophe of our time -- AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa. [ more]
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cnn.com: Irish rock star and political activist Bono on Monday urged Western governments to fight poverty, AIDS and debt in Africa because that was cheaper than combating terrorism that may breed in such conditions.
In a speech to new graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, the U2 singer said developed countries have the financial and technological ability to alleviate conditions that lead to the deaths of 7,000 people a day in Africa from preventable diseases.
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In a speech to new graduates of the University of Pennsylvania, the U2 singer said developed countries have the financial and technological ability to alleviate conditions that lead to the deaths of 7,000 people a day in Africa from preventable diseases.
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guardian.co.uk: The lead singer of U2 has added a little glamour to the Canadian PM's plans to reshape his country's international profile, says Anne McIlroy.
If you are trying to attract younger voters, it doesn't hurt to be seen hanging out with a famous rock star. Bono, lead singer of the band U2, came to Canada last week full of praise for the prime minister, Paul Martin, who is on the verge of calling a federal election. [ more]
If you are trying to attract younger voters, it doesn't hurt to be seen hanging out with a famous rock star. Bono, lead singer of the band U2, came to Canada last week full of praise for the prime minister, Paul Martin, who is on the verge of calling a federal election. [
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u2.com: Could it be November? The next U2 album could be set for an Autumn release, according to comments by Paul McGuinness in the last few days.
U2’s manager told BBC Radio Five Live that he was hoping for a November album release, with a tour to follow - opening in the US, next Spring. [ more]
U2’s manager told BBC Radio Five Live that he was hoping for a November album release, with a tour to follow - opening in the US, next Spring. [
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u2.com: No notice, no preparation and no crew, but director Dominic DeJoseph still came up with a compelling documentary about last winter's Heart of America tour.
The new film received its premiere at the Tribeca Film Fest in New York last weekend and on DATA's website DeJoseph describes how he got involved when 'one rock star, two movie stars, one heroic Ugandan activist, three brilliant doctors, and 12 talented Ghanaian kids traveled in three buses through seven states in seven days, in order to put a human face on the crisis of AIDS in Africa'. [ more]
The new film received its premiere at the Tribeca Film Fest in New York last weekend and on DATA's website DeJoseph describes how he got involved when 'one rock star, two movie stars, one heroic Ugandan activist, three brilliant doctors, and 12 talented Ghanaian kids traveled in three buses through seven states in seven days, in order to put a human face on the crisis of AIDS in Africa'. [
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theonecampaign.org: ONE is a new effort to rally Americans -- ONE by ONE -- to fight global AIDS and extreme poverty. The ONE Campaign is engaging Americans everywhere we gather -- in churches and synagogues, on the internet and college campuses, at community meetings and concerts.ONE will be promoted with the help of a diverse coalition of faith-based and antipoverty groups, celebrity spokespeople such as U2 lead singer Bono as well as corporate partnerships and local ONE Campaign organizers. [
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