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WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (OneWorld.net) - Some of the world's most influential leaders had the chance to experience life as a refugee during an annual economic summit last week -- for one hour they shared the suffering of 42 million people who have been forced to leave their homes by conflict or natural disaster.
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