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United States to provide $100 million more for Turkey, Syria quake aid

The United States will provide an additional $100 million dollars for earthquake response in Turkey and Syria, the U.S. State Department said on Sunday, adding to the $85 million previously approved.

President Joe Biden intends to authorize $50 million for refugee and migration assistance and $50 million in humanitarian assistance to help those affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the two countries on Feb. 6, the State Department said.

Source : Reuters

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