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World leaders promise billions in Syrian refugee aid

World leaders have pledged billions of pounds in aid for refugees affected by the Syrian civil war at a conference in London.

David Cameron has promised to double UK aid to support refugees fleeing Syria. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Secretary of State John Kerry have also pledged more money.

The United Nations is asking for around £5.5 billion this year to cope with the humanitarian disaster caused by the Syrian civil war.

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PM: Conference has secured over $10bn for Syria

David Cameron said that the international community has raised over $10bn (£6.8bn) for Syria aid.

Prime Minister David Cameron said that the Supporting Syrian and the region has raised well over $10bn (£7.5bn) for the civil war stricken country.

Cameron said that $6bn (£4.1bn) has been secured for Syria this year alone and a further $5bn (£3.4) has been pledged until 2020.

He added the funds would "save lives, will give hope, will give people the chance of a future", adding: "That, I think, is a good and vital day's work."

Countries neighbouring Syria have also agreed to educate refugee children to ensure there is no "lost generation", Cameron said.

UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon said: "Never has the international community raised so much money on a single day for a single crisis."

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