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Page last updated at 21:36 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 22:36 UK

Pavarotti honoured in Petra

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Stars have gathered in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan to honour opera legend Luciano Pavarotti, who died just over a year ago.

The Italian tenor's widow, along with Princess Haya of Jordan, brought in Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and the rock star Sting to take part in the memorial concert. Mike Wooldridge reports.

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