U S Pledging Nearly 1 Billion for Syrian Refugees
Secretary of State John Kerry announced more than 925 million in aid for Syrian refugees at a London donors conference with about 70 nations. The package includes 600 million for relief and 325 million for development aid, mainly for youths in Jordan and Lebanon.
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Obama proposes ten dollar per barrel oil tax to fund transport
The White House plans a five year phased oil fee of about 24 cents a gallon to expand transit in cities towns and rural areas and to modernize rail freight and highway systems. It would bolster the Highway Trust Fund and finance clean transportation initiatives including high speed rail and smart vehicle research.
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Syrian Army advances in Aleppo surround bid deepens conflict
Syrian troops and Hezbollah fighters seized two pro government towns near Aleppo and cut the main supply route to Turkey as Russia backed airstrikes bolster the assault. The Observatory reported 40,000 people already displaced in Aleppo province, while Turkish leaders warned of mass refugee flows amid famine of diplomacy. The push follows earlier retaking of Maer and signals an attempt to encircle rebel held areas in Aleppo city and restore government control.
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