State Department unveils $18.1 mil to Afghanistan

State Department unveils $18.1 mil to Afghanistan

With the war against terrorism in its fourth week now, the U.S. State Department Monday announced the government is sending $18.1 million to help the Afghans which brings America's total funding since Oct. 1 to $70.1 million, spokesperson Richard Boucher said.

The aid in funding comes at a time when the Taliban have reportedly told thousands of armed Pakistani tribesmen, said to be anxious to join the ruling Taliban's "holy war" who are waiting across the border, not to enter Afghanistan.

As Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf continues to snuff out protests to the air strikes, he has voiced concern that the U.S.-led …

EU's new trade chief takes up position

EU governments have confirmed the appointment of Catherine Ashton as the European Union's new trade commissioner.

Ashton, who sat as a baroness in Britain's upper house of parliament, the House of Lords, replaces Peter Mandelson, who quit as EU trade chief last week. Mandelson was named to Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Cabinet as new business …

Burns night celebrated

Scottish poet Robert Burns was honoured 399 miles from his nativeAyrshire in Axbridge on Saturday at the town's Burns Night.

Burns Night traditionally falls on January 25, the poet'sbirthday in 1759, and custom was carefully followed.

The haggis' entrance into the town hall was accompanied …

Senators Vow to Revive Immigration Bill

WASHINGTON - Senate leaders vowed Thursday night to revive stalled immigration legislation as soon as next week, capping a furious rescue attempt led by President Bush.

The decision, announced by Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and his Republican counterpart, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, envisions a final vote on the complex bill before lawmakers begin their Fourth of July vacation.

The legislation has generated intense controversy, particularly for provisions that could lead to eventual citizenship for many of the estimated 12 million immigrants now in the country unlawfully. The bill also calls for greater border security and a crackdown on the hiring of …

Corn, Soybean and Wheat Rise on CBOT

Agricultural futures mostly rose Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Wheat for December delivery rose 2 cents to $7.50 a bushel; December corn gained 3 cents to $3.7775 a bushel; December oats fell 2.25 cents to $2.8425 a bushel; January soybeans jumped 15.25 cents to $10.715 a bushel.

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Postseason NHL Schedule

All Times EDT
FIRST ROUND
(Best-of-7)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Washington vs. N.Y. Rangers
Wednesday, April 13

Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, OT

Friday, April 15

Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 0

Sunday, April 17

N.Y. Rangers 3, Washington 2

Wednesday, April 20

Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, 2OT

Saturday, April …

Davis joins group in blasting Bush agenda

Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-7th) agreed with a multiracial coalition that Tuesday warned President Bush's economic agenda and spending priorities are anti-American for working families.

Davis praised Bernice Bild, head of the Committee For New Priorities, Rev. Dr. Calvin Morris, executive director of the Community Renewal Society, Gerald Zero, secretary-treasurer of the Teamsters Local 705, Jesus Garcia, executive director of the Little Village Community Development Corp., and others, for challenging Bush's agenda.

"I applaud this coalition for understanding that the Bush budget holds hostage poor- and working-class people in this country," said Davis.

"We are …