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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 23 Jun, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » World powers pledge aid to Syria rebels World powers supporting Syria's rebels have decided to provide them with urgent military aid so they can counter "brutal attacks" by the regime and "protect the Syrian people." The pledge came as foreign ministers from 11 countries met in Qatar's capital, Doha, to participate in the Friends of Syria conference. Top Qatari diplomat and host Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani said the meeting had taken "secret decisions about practical measures to change the situation on the ground". 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The pledge came as foreign ministers from 11 countries met in Qatar's capital, Doha, to participate in the Friends of Syria conference. Top Qatari diplomat and host Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani said the meeting had taken "secret decisions about practical measures to change the situation on the ground". More » Mandela's ambulance broke down en route to hospital Gillard launches sex discrimination inquiry The Age calls on Gillard to stand aside Gillard steps up pressure for NT to sign Gonski Sport More Sport » Wallabies fluff their kicks as Lions win series opener By James Maasdorp, wires Kurtley Beale missed a crucial penalty at the death as the Lions held on for a 23-21 win over the Wallabies at Lang Park. 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