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Former British Primer Minister Tony Blair. Picture: Supplied.

Tutu withdraws from leadership summit

Blair laughs off Tutu boycott

By Eyewitness News

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair jokes about being shunned by the Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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    Discovery said it was disappointed with Desmond Tutu's decision to withdraw from its summit.

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  • Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Picture: Nathan Adams/Eyewitness News.

    Tutu withdraws from leadership summit

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