U.S. More Than Doubles Tsunami Aid, Promises More
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The United States on Tuesday more  than doubled to $35 million its pledge of aid for victims of  the Asian tsunami and said it and the international community  would have to provide much more.
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The United States plans to increase  its aid to victims of Asia's devastating tsunami to $350  million from $35 million, CNN reported on Friday.
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MEDAN, Indonesia -- President Bush announced a tenfold increase in US aid to tsunami victims yesterday, pledging $350 million, as relief supplies poured into Asia from around the world.
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One of the largest U.S. military relief operations in history helped speed the pace of aid to desperate victims of Asia's tsunami disaster Sunday, delivering critical supplies to haggard survivors in severe need of food and water.
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Governments and registered aid organizations have so far pledged more than &#36;1.5 billion to aid victims of the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami. In addition, the World Bank and the Asian Bank of Development have pledged more than &#36;500 million, bringing the total for relief and reconstruction aid to more than &#36;2 billion, according to the United Nations. A look at major government pledges, according to the United Nations and Associated Press bureau reports.
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Companies around the world are ramping up donations of both money and practical assistance to help the tsunami relief effort.
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Even as relief efforts begin to provide food and clean water to millions of victims of Sunday&#39;s devastating tsunamis, relief officials are saying much more is needed to prevent an even greater loss of life.
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BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - U.S. forces prepared to  start winding down their huge tsunami relief effort while  donors pledged $1.7 billion to help badly hit Indonesia recover  from a calamity which cost 226,000 lives across Asia.
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The US announces a big boost to funds to aid survivors of tsunamis that claimed more than 124,000 lives.
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Fourth in the lineup of nations bankrolling tsunami relief efforts, the United States will probably increase its pledge once "the true dimension of this tragedy" is clear, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday.
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The 109th U.S. Congress convenes on  Tuesday with more aid for victims of the South Asia tsunami a  top priority.
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From antibiotics to clothes to cash &#151; lots of it &#151; U.S.-based relief groups report an overwhelming response from donors moved by the devastation of the Indian Ocean tsunami, with more than &#36;200 million raised as of Tuesday. One charity said online pledges were coming in at the rate of &#36;100,000 an hour.
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The United States expects to provide an initial 15 million dollars in aid for victims of a devastating Tsunami in Asia and has already released 400,000 dollars, a top US aid official said.
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WASHINGTON -- President Bush pledged more US help Wednesday to tsunami victims in Asia, beyond the $35 million promised. He announced that the United States, India, Australia and Japan have formed an international
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The United States is moving on several fronts toward a global tsunami warning system following the Asian catastrophe.
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TORONTO -- The Canadian government yesterday doubled its aid contribution after Asia's devastating tsunamis and promised to speed existing visa applications for those from the region wishing to join family living in Canada. Prime Minister Paul Martin, dismissing criticism he should have broken off his Christmas vacation to coordinate Canada's contribution to the rescue efforts, said the country would now ...
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One-upping the United States, France nearly doubled its aid pledge for tsunami victims to &#36;57 million Thursday and briefly claimed the role as leading donor nation, following barbs from Washington about French generosity.