Bob Geldof receives Malaika Award from 35th African Children's Choir in Vancouver
Singer Devra Epstein shows off her guitar just autographed by Bob Geldof during a 25th anniversary gala celebration and fundraiser for the touring 35th African Children's Choir at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, September 29, 2009. Geldof received the Malaika Award (Swahili word for Angel) from the Choir for dedicated and extraordinary service in helping eliminate poverty in Africa and around the world. UPI /Heinz Ruckemann
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LONDON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Al Gore earned just more than $200,000 for a poorly received half-hour speech before a restless crowd in London, it was reported Sunday.
LONDON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Donald Rice said he was thrilled Irish rocker and human rights activist Bob Geldof agreed to star in his short film "I Am Bob," the Times of London said.
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