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Countries pledge 40,000 U.N. peacekeepers at U.N. summit

More than 50 countries pledge helicopters, medical units and training and equipment to deal with roadside bombs

China's Xi says to commit 8,000 troops for UN peacekeeping force

Countries pledge 40,000 U.N. peacekeepers at U.N. summit

More than 50 countries pledge helicopters, medical units and training and equipment to deal with roadside bombs

China's Xi says to commit 8,000 troops for UN peacekeeping force

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