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UN Asks Davos for $613M in Gaza Aid

Funds would provide immediate aid, more money needed for long-term

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted Jan 29, 2009 9:24 AM CST

(Newser) – The UN asked attendees at the Davos economic forum for $613 million to address “massive and multi-faceted” needs resulting from recent violence in Gaza, the BBC reports. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says the funds will provide medical care and clean water for 6-9 months. As... Read full story »

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UN Asks Davos for $613M in Gaza Aid

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