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Thursday, 7 July, 2005, 05:12 GMT 06:12 UK
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In pictures: Live 8 Edinburgh
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An international line-up of stars has joined the call to end poverty at the Live 8 concert in Edinburgh.
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Almost 60,000 music fans gathered for The Final Push gig, as G8 leaders arrived for talks in Gleneagles.
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Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour who sang Seven Seconds with Neneh Cherry was a favourite.
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As was Ronan Keating.
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The girl group Sugababes was also there to support the cause.
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George Clooney addressed the rain-drenched crowds.
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Meanwhile, a plea by Nelson Mandela to eradicate world poverty broadcast on a large screen stunned the crowds into silence.
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Backstage stars mingled with each other and gave interviews.
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The concert was deemed to be a huge success.
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James Brown ended the concert with energetic performances of his hits, including I Feel Good and Sex Machine.
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