PETRA, Jordan, October 13 (UNHCR) Stars of the music world raised funds for vulnerable Afghan refugee returnees this weekend as they paid tribute to the late Italian opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti, in the spectacular ancient city of...

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Luciano Pavarotti died Sept. 6, 2007, from pancreatic cancer at his home in Modena, Italy. (Canadian Press) A special tribute concert, which included Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, was held Sunday in the ancient site on Petra,...
Sting and his wife Trudie Styler talk at a Memorial service to celebrate the life of the opera singer Luciano Pavarotti as part of the Salute Petra event on October 11, 2008 in Petra, Jordan. Salute Petra is a three day event organised by...
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Late opera star Luciano Pavarotti had one unfulfilled career goal: he always wanted to perform in the city of Petra, Jordan. He passed away from complications due to pancreatic cancer last year and was unable to make this dream come true. But...