International donors pledged around $40 billion in aid and loans over the next five years to help rebuild war-ravaged Iraq on Friday as the response to a U.S.-led drive for funds smashed expectations.
I watched some news on TV last night. When they were talking about this story, it occurred to me -- they should set up a PayPal "tip jar", like so many bloggers have (though we don't), for voluntary contributions by individuals. I'll bet they could get several hundred dollars extra that way, if not more.