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Former U.S. vice president Al Gore, seen here in Japan in November, is one of the Live Earth organizers. (Junji Kurokawa/Associated Press)Live Earth India, a massive concert promoting environmental awareness, has been cancelled due to the terror attacks in Mumbai.
A statement sent out late Friday night by the organizers — including former U.S. vice-president Al Gore — said that the Dec. 7 event was called off.
The statement said that everyone involved with the concert was "stunned and saddened by the tragic events of the past few days" in which gunmen attacked two hotels and several major sites in Mumbai.
The siege, which lasted three days, ended with at least 195 dead, including two Canadians, and scores injured.
The statement did not allude to any future event in India or Mumbai.
It concluded by saying: "our thoughts and our prayers are with the victims of this terrible attack, with the bereaved, with the people of Mumbai and with everyone in India."
The Mumbai concert would have included international performers, including Jon Bon Jovi and Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, environmental advocates and celebrities from around the globe.
It would echo last year's musical extravaganza, which took place on July 7, 2007. The Live Earth concert spanned four continents and featured 150 acts performing over a 24-hour period
Gore had said organizers chose India because it was on its way to becoming an economic powerhouse.
Live Earth India's proceeds would have been channeled to charities in the country.
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