h Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Cat Stevens wins peace award ROME (AP) -- The singer once known as Cat Stevens will receive a peace prize from a foundation headed by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Yusuf Islam is expected to attend Wednesday's ceremony in Rome, where he'll receive the Man for Peace award from Gorbachev and Mayor Walter Veltroni, said Enzo Cursio, a spokesman for the Gorbachev Foundation. In September, the British musician was expelled from the United States after authorities diverted his London-to-Washington flight to Maine to remove him, saying he was suspected of ties to terrorism. He says he was a victim of an "unjust and arbitrary system," and that he has denounced terrorism. Islam will receive the award "for his dedication to promote peace, the reconciliation of people and to condemn terrorism." Previous recipients include Italian actor-director Roberto Benigni, who won in 2002. Benigni directed the Oscar-winning "Life Is Beautiful." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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