One refugee family's struggle to survive [AP photo] QUETTA, Pakistan -- At the start of their journey, the family had a small stone house, a few goats and not much food, but enough to fill the bellies of the children. Rocks thrown, guns fired as refugees reach border CHAMAN, Pakistan -- Pakistani border guards opened fire Sunday to force back a crowd of hundreds of Afghans demanding to be allowed into the country. Doctors said a 13-year-old boy was wounded.

Man with anthrax called 'gravely ill'
And five District postal workers have symptoms consistent with anthrax, health officials say.

Investigators consider new tactics
FBI and Justice Department investigators are increasingly frustrated by the silence of jailed suspected associates of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida network, and some are beginning to say that traditional civil liberties may have to be cast aside if they are to extract information about the Sept. 11 attacks and terrorist plans.

Experts say U.S. response to bioterror is real threat
A number of health officials and experts are warning that steps being taken by the government and members of the public in response to threats of bioterrorism carry health risks that may far exceed their benefits.

Economic summit condemns terrorism, avoids specifics
SHANGHAI, China -- Pacific Rim leaders wrapped up a two-day regional economic summit Sunday with a statement "unequivocally" condemning the Sept. 11 attacks against the United States as "murderous deeds," and denouncing terrorism "in all forms and manifestations."
• Excerpts from the APEC statement

U.S. looks for a voice in Arab world
A proposed Middle East Radio Network would expose millions to American ideas and culture.

America responds: notebook
Trade Center memorial set for families

U.S. bombs pave way for rebels
Officials expect the anti-Taliban fighters to begin moving on the capital, Kabul, soon.