Correction: Russia-Snow Leopards storySeptember 30th, 2009 Correction: Russia-Snow Leopards storyMOSCOW — In a Sept. 21 story about Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin releasing leopards into a wildlife preserve, The Associated Press misidentified the species of leopard.
Highway indeed: Man arrested in Greece for allegedly planting marijuana on highway medianSeptember 18th, 2009 Greek police find pot plants in high-way medianTHESSALONIKI, Greece — A man has been arrested in northern Greece for allegedly growing marijuana in the median strip of the country's main, um, highway. The pot plants weren't little seedlings, either, nor were they well-concealed.
Greek archaeologists unearth new rich graves in sprawling ancient cemeterySeptember 17th, 2009 New finds at rich ancient cemetery in GreeceTHESSALONIKI, Greece — Archaeologists in Greece say a sprawling ancient cemetery dating to the 6th century B.C. has yielded dozens of rich grave offerings, including weapons and gold ornaments.
UN refugee agency 'alarmed' at the detention of child immigrants in GreeceAugust 28th, 2009 UN 'alarmed' at immigrant detention site in GreeceATHENS, Greece — The U.N. refugee agency says it is "alarmed" at the conditions at a Greek detention center where hundreds of illegal immigrants are being held, including scores of children.
Correction: Mikhalkov ObituaryAugust 28th, 2009 Correction: Mikhalkov ObituaryMOSCOW — In an Aug. 27 obituary for Russian author Sergei Mikhalkov, The Associated Press misstated one of his positions.
Clarification: BC-US--Obit-NovakAugust 20th, 2009 Clarification: BC-US--Obit-NovakWASHINGTON — In an Aug. 18 obituary about columnist Robert Novak, The Associated Press reported that Novak's column identified Valerie Plame as a CIA operative and the investigation into that disclosure led to the conviction of I.
Reports: Nikolaos Makarezos, senior figure in 1967-74 Greek dictatorship, dies at 90August 6th, 2009 Reports: Ex-Greek junta minister dies at 90ATHENS, Greece — Nikolaos Makarezos, one of the leaders of the military dictatorship that ruled Greece from 1967-1974, has died at age 90, according to media reports. Makarezos, the junta's chief economic policymaker who served as deputy prime minister and minister for coordination under dictator George Papadopoulos, died Monday, the respected To Vima daily and a major Web site reported Wednesday, without citing sources.
Nikolaos Makarezos, senior figure in 1967-74 Greek dictatorship, dies aged 90August 5th, 2009 Former Greek junta minister Makarezos dies aged 90ATHENS, Greece — Nikolaos Makarezos, one of the leaders of the military dictatorship that ruled Greece from 1967-1974, has died at age 90. Colonel Makarezos, the junta's chief economic policymaker who served as deputy prime minister and minister for coordination under dictator George Papadopoulos, died Monday, Greek media reported.
Correction: Obit-Walter CronkiteAugust 5th, 2009 Correction: Obit-Walter CronkiteNEW YORK — In a July 18 obituary of Walter Cronkite, The Associated Press, relying on published accounts including Cronkite's memoir, reported erroneously that "cronkiter" was used in Sweden and the Netherlands as a term for "TV anchorman." Olof Hulten, a journalism educator in Sweden, and Radio Netherlands Worldwide's Expert Desk say the term is unknown in their countries.
Bulgaria, Greece agree to link pipelines for delivery of Caspian gasJuly 14th, 2009 Bulgaria agrees Caspian gas linkSOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria and Greece agreed on the construction of a pipeline that will allow Bulgaria to import natural gas from the Caspian Sea region, energy officials said Tuesday. Bulgaria's state-owned Energy Holding on Tuesday signed an agreement with Greek natural gas monopoly DEPA and Italy's Edison SpA on setting up a company to construct and operate the pipeline, and a second company to supply and make commercial use of the natural gas.
Correction: France-Crash Investigation storyJuly 4th, 2009 Correction: France-Crash Investigation storyLE BOURGET, France — In a July 2 story about the probe into the crash of Air France flight 447, The Associated Press erroneously quoted Charles-Henri Tardivat, a lawyer for the victims' families, as saying the phase of grief had passed. Tardivat said families "started concentrating on their families, their grief, and how to be able to put a close on at least that part of their life" once they realized how little was available from the investigation.
Correction: Billy Mays obituaryJuly 2nd, 2009 Correction: Billy Mays obituaryTAMPA, Fla. — In stories June 28 and June 29 about the death of Billy Mays, The Associated Press misstated the relationship between the TV pitchman and one of his survivors.
Correction: Iran-Election storyJune 23rd, 2009 Correction: Iran-Election storyIn a June 22 story about Iran's post-election turmoil, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the exiled Iranian resistance organization People's Mujahedeen Organization of Iran was designated as a terrorist group by the European Union. The EU removed the organization from its list of terrorist groups in January.
The case of the missing house: Robbers in Greece make off with man's vacation homeMay 6th, 2009 Now that's a haul: Greek robbers steal man's homeATHENS, Greece — Police in Greece say robbers near Athens have stolen everything including the kitchen sink, lifting a prefabricated home off its foundation and spiriting it away. Police said the owner went to visit his 750-square-foot (70-square meter) vacation home Monday in the coastal area of Rafina, 15.5 miles (25 kilometers) east of Athens, and discovered it was missing, along with its contents.
Correction: Donald Jones obituaryApril 27th, 2009 Correction: Donald Jones obituaryMADISON, N.J. — In obituaries April 24 and April 25 for Drew University professor Donald G.
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