Correction: Iranian nuclear scientist story

October 9th, 2009 Correction: Iraq-Soldiers Charged storyWILLARD, Ohio — In an Oct. 8 story about a soldier who killed himself in Iraq, The Associated Press misidentified a man whose son was one of Wilhelm's closest friends.

September 26th, 2009 Israel: Iranian nuclear facility for weaponsJERUSALEM — The newly exposed Iranian nuclear facility proves "without a doubt" the Islamic republic is pursuing nuclear weapons, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Saturday. Iran kept the facility, located 100 miles southwest of Tehran, hidden from the U.N.

September 22nd, 2009 Iran says it is open to nuclear weapons discussionNEW YORK — Iran's leader is telling The Associated Press that he expects open discussion of nuclear issues at a planned meeting with officials from the U.S. and five other powers.

September 17th, 2009 Correction: Saudi foreign minister storyRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a Sept. 12 story about Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal undergoing spinal surgery in the United States, The Associated Press incorrectly stated that he is the eldest son of the late King Faisal and served previously as oil minister.

September 14th, 2009 TEHRAN/BRUSSELS - Iran is set to meet the world's biggest powers for talks on its disputed nuclear programme Oct 1, officials said Monday. Iranian chief nuclear negotiator Saeid Jalili and European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana "spoke this morning and agreed on a date for talks...

September 1st, 2009 Correction: Sudan-Violence storyKHARTOUM, Sudan — In an Aug. 31 story about tribal violence in southern Sudan, The Associated Press erroneously quoted a U.N.

July 27th, 2009 Correction: Byzantine Mosaic storyANKARA, Turkey — In a July 24 story about the mosaic face of an angel at the former Byzantine cathedral of Haghia Sophia in Istanbul, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Haghia Sophia was built in 537 B.C. It was completed in 537 A.D., not B.C., according to the Haghia Sophia museum and Turkey's Culture and Tourism Ministry.

July 21st, 2009 Correction: Sudan-Women Flogged storyCAIRO — In a July 13 story on the flogging of Sudanese women for wearing trousers in violation of strict Islamic law, The Associated Press incorrectly reported that the incident took place Friday, July 10. The correct date was the previous Friday, July 3.

June 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.

June 15th, 2009 Correction: Carter award from Palestinian groupRAMALLAH, West Bank — In a June 13 story about Jimmy Carter's visit to the West Bank, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the former U.S. president was honored by the Palestinian government with an award.

June 6th, 2009 Correction: Nuclear Agency-Syria-Iran storyVIENNA — In a June 5 story about the International Atomic Energy Agency probe of the nuclear programs of Syria and Iran, The Associated Press erroneously cited the Institute for Science and International Security as saying Iran could make two nuclear weapons within eight months at its present rate of uranium enrichment. ISIS said that within eight months Iran could produce enough material to turn into weapons-grade uranium for two such weapons, not make two.

May 14th, 2009 Correction: Iraq Shooting-Victims storyIn a May 13 story about the shooting spree at a military clinic in Iraq, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Navy Cmdr. Charles K. Springle was a psychologist.

May 13th, 2009 Correction: Iraq-US Deaths storyIn a May 12 story about U.S. deaths in Iraq, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Defense Department, reported erroneously where Navy Cmdr.

April 25th, 2009 Correction: Iraq Rape Slaying storyLOUISVILLE, Ky. — In initial versions of an April 24 story about federal prosecutors seeking to compel witnesses to testify in the trial of an ex-soldier, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Sgt.

April 10th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran Thursday celebrated National Nuclear Day marking the inauguration of the country's first nuclear fuel plant in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, IRNA reported. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inaugurated the atomic plant at a special ceremony held in Isfahan.