CANNES, France (Reuters) - Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates told G20 leaders on Thursday to protect aid budgets, saying cuts would not only hurt the poor but also undermine innovations in areas such as health and farming.
The Microsoft Corp co-founder, who has committed to give the majority of his wealth to charity, is the first businessman to be invited to address G20 leaders, who are gathered at the French resort to discuss pressing global issues.
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