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Syrians promised 10-bln-dollar aid at London conference

Xinhua, February 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

War-affected Syrians have been promised more than 10 billion U.S. dollars of aid by countries attending the conference here on Thursday, British Prime Minister David Cameron announced.

He said the money would provide millions with "life-saving" food, medical care and shelter, the BBC reported.

He also said a million jobs and a million school places for refugees in bordering countries would be created. Endit