Western, Arab states pledge $1.4 bln in fresh Syria aid
The UN estimates that the conflict has reversed development gains in Syria by 35 years
West opens security contacts with Syria-deputy minister
SYRIA-CRISIS/INTELLIGENCE (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-West opens security contacts with Syria-deputy minister
Bomb attacks kill 52 in Iraq, PM calls for world's support
Two years after U.S. troops left Iraq, violence has climbed back to its highest levels since 2007
U.N. abandons aid delivery after Syria insists on dangerous route
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US, Gulf Arab states pledge $1 bln in fresh Syria aid
Only 70 percent of the crisis funding needed for Syria in 2013 has been achieved by the United Nations
US pledges $380 mln in fresh humanitarian aid to Syria
:US pledges $380 mln in fresh humanitarian aid to Syria
Kuwait pledges $500 mln in Syria aid at donor conference
Overall, only 70 percent of all of the crisis funding needed for Syria in 2013 has been received by the United Nations, according to the body's Financial Tracking Service
Kuwait pledges $500 mln in Syria aid at donors conference - emir
SYRIA-CRISIS/AID (URGENT):Kuwait pledges $500 mln in Syria aid at donors conference - emir
Donor nations pledge US$2.4 billion at Kuwait meet for Syrians in need
A total 39 countries pledge to help alleviate the suffering of some 9.3 million women, children and men in need in Syria and 2.3 million refugees in neighbouring countries.