AP Worldstream back issues from Monday, April 14:
Masters Champions
Apr 14, 2008; ... 2008 _ Trevor Immelman 2007 _ Zach Johnson 2006 _ Phil Mickelson 2005 _ x-Tiger Woods 2004 _ Phil Mickelson 2003 _ x-Mike Weir 2002 _ Tiger Woods 2001 _ Tiger Woods 2000 _ Vijay Singh 1999 _ Jose ...
Masters Champions
Apr 14, 2008; ... 2008 _ Trevor Immelman 2007 _ Zach Johnson 2006 _ Phil Mickelson 2005 _ x-Tiger Woods 2004 _ Phil Mickelson 2003 _ x-Mike Weir 2002 _ Tiger Woods 2001 _ Tiger Woods 2000 _ Vijay Singh 1999 _ Jose ...
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Apr 14, 2008 ... EDITORS: The Associated Press closes its news cycle for Sunday, April 13, 2008, and begins its report for Monday, April 14, 2008. The AP news report is protected by copyright, which gives the AP ...
Quick chat at tropical resort seems to open new era for China-Taiwan relations
Apr 14, 2008; ... They have spent nearly six decades bickering, pointing weapons at each other and thinking of reasons not to talk. But over the weekend, China and Taiwan began what appears to be a bold new effort to ease tensions that have long threatened to spark a war. It began with a hastily ...
Monday, April 21
Apr 14, 2008; ... Today is Monday, April 21, the 112th day of 2008. There are 254 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1526 - Babur, an Uzbek prince, defeats Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Panipat north of Delhi, leading to Mughal rule over India. 1572 ...
Touring classical-music video game makes everyone an orchestral conductor
Apr 14, 2008; ... Wave the baton too slowly and the orchestra on the screen plays the "William Tell Overture" at a crawl. Wave it too fast and the music gallops away. But would-be Leonard Bernsteins who wave the remote control correctly as they try out "UBS Virtual Maestro" can ...
Quick chat at tropical resort seems to open new era for China-Taiwan relations
Apr 14, 2008; ... They have spent nearly six decades bickering, pointing weapons at each other and thinking of reasons not to talk. But over the weekend, China and Taiwan began what appears to be a bold new effort to ease tensions that have long threatened to spark a war. It began with a hastily ...
Exclusive Montana club for ultra rich is in turmoil amid founders' divorce, investors' lawsuit
Apr 14, 2008; ... For the ultra-rich, the Yellowstone Club is a private retreat like no other. It boasts its own ski resort, security provided by ex-Secret Service agents and a deep-pocketed membership that includes Bill Gates and former Vice President Dan Quayle. However, a bitter divorce fight ...
Monday, April 21
Apr 14, 2008; ... Today is Monday, April 21, the 112th day of 2008. There are 254 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1526 - Babur, an Uzbek prince, defeats Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Panipat north of Delhi, leading to Mughal rule over India. 1572 ...
Touring classical-music video game makes everyone an orchestral conductor
Apr 14, 2008; ... Wave the baton too slowly and the orchestra on the screen plays the "William Tell Overture" at a crawl. Wave it too fast and the music gallops away. But would-be Leonard Bernsteins who wave the remote control correctly as they try out "UBS Virtual Maestro" can ...
Exclusive Montana club for ultra rich is in turmoil amid founders' divorce, investors' lawsuit
Apr 14, 2008; ... For the ultra-rich, the Yellowstone Club is a private retreat like no other. It boasts its own ski resort, security provided by ex-Secret Service agents and a deep-pocketed membership that includes Bill Gates and former Vice President Dan Quayle. However, a bitter divorce fight ...
Mothers from polygamous sect write letter to Texas governor seeking help for children
Apr 14, 2008; ... The mothers of children removed from a polygamous sect's ranch in West Texas after an abuse allegation are appealing to Gov. Rick Perry for help, saying some of their children have become sick and even required hospitalization. In the letter, a copy of which was obtained by The ...
Mothers from polygamous sect write letter to Texas governor seeking help for children
Apr 14, 2008; ... The mothers of children removed from a polygamous sect's ranch in West Texas after an abuse allegation are appealing to Gov. Rick Perry for help, saying some of their children have become sick and even required hospitalization. In the letter, a copy of which was obtained by The ...
Governors, climate experts to gather at global warming conference at Yale University
Apr 14, 2008; ... Organizers hope a gathering of governors this week will be as effective in addressing climate change as a similar event that launched the conservation movement a century ago. As many as 10 governors and leading experts on global warming plan to attend the conference Thursday and ...
Governors, climate experts to gather at global warming conference at Yale University
Apr 14, 2008; ... Organizers hope a gathering of governors this week will be as effective in addressing climate change as a similar event that launched the conservation movement a century ago. As many as 10 governors and leading experts on global warming plan to attend the conference Thursday and ...
Rowling to testify against fan in bid to block publication of 'Harry Potter' encyclopedia
Apr 14, 2008; ... British author J.K. Rowling is eager to tell a judge this week that one of her biggest fans is in fantasyland if he believes a "Harry Potter" encyclopedia he plans to publish does not violate her copyrights. The showdown between Rowling and Steven Vander Ark is scheduled to ...
WORLD SPORTS at 0000 GMT
Apr 14, 2008 ... SOCCER: LA LIGA: Real Madrid beats Murcia to open nine-point gap over Barcelona MADRID, Spain _ Wesley Sneijder's 59th-minute goal hands 10-man Real Madrid a 1-0 win against Murcia on Sunday and opens a nine-point lead over FC Barcelona in the Spanish league ....
Rowling to testify against fan in bid to block publication of 'Harry Potter' encyclopedia
Apr 14, 2008; ... British author J.K. Rowling is eager to tell a judge this week that one of her biggest fans is in fantasyland if he believes a "Harry Potter" encyclopedia he plans to publish does not violate her copyrights. The showdown between Rowling and Steven Vander Ark is scheduled to ...
Evidence exhibit at museum tells story of Oklahoma City bombing probe
Apr 14, 2008; ... A twisted scrap of metal that was once the rear axle housing of a Ryder rental truck is a reminder of the deadly truck bomb that ripped open the Oklahoma City federal building almost 13 years ago. Visitors who ...
Evidence exhibit at museum tells story of Oklahoma City bombing probe
Apr 14, 2008; ... A twisted scrap of metal that was once the rear axle housing of a Ryder rental truck is a reminder of the deadly truck bomb that ripped open the Oklahoma City federal building almost 13 years ago. Visitors who examine the axle housing and other parts of the truck on display at the ...
Masters Scores
Apr 14, 2008 ... Trevor Immelman 68-68-69-75_280 Tiger Woods 72-71-68-72_283 Stewart Cink 72-69-71-72_284 Brandt Snedeker 69-68-70-77_284 ...
Party allied with Musharraf spurns offer to join Pakistan's coalition government
Apr 14, 2008; ... A party allied with President Pervez Musharraf has spurned an offer to join Pakistan's new coalition government and will sit in opposition in Parliament instead. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement, or MQM, briefly buried the hatchet with the Pakistan Peoples Party of late premier Benazir ...
Party allied with Musharraf spurns offer to join Pakistan's coalition government
Apr 14, 2008; ... A party allied with President Pervez Musharraf has spurned an offer to join Pakistan's new coalition government and will sit in opposition in Parliament instead. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement, or MQM, briefly buried the hatchet with the Pakistan Peoples Party of late premier Benazir ...
Hadley says US still has 'more work to do' in Iraq in stemming Iran
Apr 14, 2008; ... With al-Qaida's influence diminishing in Iraq, U.S. troops have much work to do in stemming Iranian support for militias, President George W. Bush's national security adviser said. "Iran is very active in the southern part of Iraq. They are training Iraqis in Iran who come into ...
Hadley says US still has 'more work to do' in Iraq in stemming Iran
Apr 14, 2008; ... With al-Qaida's influence diminishing in Iraq, U.S. troops have much work to do in stemming Iranian support for militias, President George W. Bush's national security adviser said. "Iran is very active in the southern part of Iraq. They are training Iraqis in Iran who come into ...
Corona Championship Scores
Apr 14, 2008 ... Lorena Ochoa, $195,000 66-66-66-69_267 Kim Song-hee, $120,196 66-69-71-72_278 Karine Icher, $77,323 75-66-66-72_279 Park Inbee, ...
Masters Leaders Cards
Apr 14, 2008 ... Final Round Par out 454 343 454-36 Trevor Immelman 554 333 464-37 Tiger Woods 454 442 454-36 Stewart Cink 344 353 ...
Israeli leaders snubbing Jimmy Carter over plans to meet Hamas leader, critical book
Apr 14, 2008; ... Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is an unpopular figure in Israel, though he brokered its first peace treaty with an Arab nation, Egypt, in 1979. Carter met Sunday with Israel's ceremonial president, Shimon Peres, at the beginning of his peace mission, but Israel's top leaders are ...
Israeli leaders snubbing Jimmy Carter over plans to meet Hamas leader, critical book
Apr 14, 2008; ... Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is an unpopular figure in Israel, though he brokered its first peace treaty with an Arab nation, Egypt, in 1979. Carter met Sunday with Israel's ceremonial president, Shimon Peres, at the beginning of his peace mission, but Israel's top leaders are ...
Israeli leaders snubbing Jimmy Carter over plans to meet Hamas leader, critical book
Apr 14, 2008; ... Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is an unpopular figure in Israel, though he brokered its first peace treaty with an Arab nation, Egypt, in 1979. Carter met Sunday with Israel's ceremonial president, Shimon Peres, at the beginning of his peace mission, but Israel's top leaders are ...
Hadley says it would be a `cop-out' to skip opening ceremonies at Beijing Olympics
Apr 14, 2008 ... It would be a "cop-out" for countries to skip the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics as a way of protesting China's crackdown in Tibet, President Bush's national security adviser said. The kind of "quiet diplomacy" that the U.S. is practicing is a better ...
Hadley says it would be a `cop-out' to skip opening ceremonies at Beijing Olympics
Apr 14, 2008 ... It would be a "cop-out" for countries to skip the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics as a way of protesting China's crackdown in Tibet, President Bush's national security adviser said. The kind of "quiet diplomacy" that the U.S. is practicing is a better ...
Zimbabwe announces partial recount as regional leaders call for swift processing of votes
Apr 14, 2008; ... Zimbabwean authorities said they would recount the votes from nearly two dozen parliamentary races as the ruling party sought to overturn election results that cost it control of the legislature for the first time in the nation's history. As Zimbabwe's election crisis headed into a ...
Zimbabwe announces partial recount as regional leaders call for swift processing of votes
Apr 14, 2008; ... Zimbabwean authorities said they would recount the votes from nearly two dozen parliamentary races as the ruling party sought to overturn election results that cost it control of the legislature for the first time in the nation's history. As Zimbabwe's election crisis headed into a ...
Abbas, Olmert hold unscheduled meeting in Jerusalem before Abbas heads to Washington
Apr 14, 2008; ... Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert had an unscheduled meeting a day before Abbas was leaving on a trip that takes him to the United States later in the month. The moderate Palestinian leader has talks scheduled for April 23 with U.S. President ...
Abbas, Olmert hold unscheduled meeting in Jerusalem before Abbas heads to Washington
Apr 14, 2008; ... Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert had an unscheduled meeting a day before Abbas was leaving on a trip that takes him to the United States later in the month. The moderate Palestinian leader has talks scheduled for April 23 with U.S. President ...
After two days on defense over "bitter" comments, Obama turns table on Clinton
Apr 14, 2008; ... Democrat Barack Obama lashed out Sunday at presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, mocking her sudden vocal support for gun rights and saying he understands the concerns of working class people. "She knows better. Shame on her. Shame on her," Obama told an audience at a ...
After two days on defense over "bitter" comments, Obama turns table on Clinton
Apr 14, 2008; ... Democrat Barack Obama lashed out Sunday at presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, mocking her sudden vocal support for gun rights and saying he understands the concerns of working class people. "She knows better. Shame on her. Shame on her," Obama told an audience at a ...
Canada beat Scotland for world curling title
Apr 14, 2008; ... Kevin Martin ended his long wait for a world title, guiding Canada to a 6-3 victory over Scotland on Sunday in the World Men's Curling Championship. The Canadian skip, who came up short in his two previous bids for a championship, helped his team steal a key point in the seventh end ...
Canada beat Scotland for world curling title
Apr 14, 2008; ... Kevin Martin ended his long wait for a world title, guiding Canada to a 6-3 victory over Scotland on Sunday in the World Men's Curling Championship. The Canadian skip, who came up short in his two previous bids for a championship, helped his team steal a key point in the seventh end ...
IMF head warns that rising food prices could destabilize governments
Apr 14, 2008; ... The head of the International Monetary Fund is warning that spikes in food costs around the world could lead to starvation and the crumbling of governments. "We are facing a huge problem," Dominique Strauss-Kahn told reporters at the end of weekend meetings of world finance ...
Ethiopians end voting in first round of local and parliamentary elections
Apr 14, 2008; ... Ethiopians voted in a first round of general elections that the opposition coalition boycotted to protest alleged intimidation of its candidates, and that an international rights group said would be unfair. Governing coalition candidates are running virtually unchallenged after the ...
IMF head warns that rising food prices could destabilize governments
Apr 14, 2008; ... The head of the International Monetary Fund is warning that spikes in food costs around the world could lead to starvation and the crumbling of governments. "We are facing a huge problem," Dominique Strauss-Kahn told reporters at the end of weekend meetings of world finance ...
Ethiopians end voting in first round of local and parliamentary elections
Apr 14, 2008; ... Ethiopians voted in a first round of general elections that the opposition coalition boycotted to protest alleged intimidation of its candidates, and that an international rights group said would be unfair. Governing coalition candidates are running virtually unchallenged after the ...
IAEA official says meeting called off between ElBaradei and Iranian official
Apr 14, 2008; ... A top Iranian official abruptly canceled a Monday meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, dealing a blow to IAEA efforts to investigate alleged attempts by Tehran to make nuclear arms, an agency official said. The IAEA official, confirming Iranian media ...
IAEA official says meeting called off between ElBaradei and Iranian official
Apr 14, 2008; ... A top Iranian official abruptly canceled a Monday meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, dealing a blow to IAEA efforts to investigate alleged attempts by Tehran to make nuclear arms, an agency official said. The IAEA official, confirming Iranian media ...
Nepal's communist former rebels continue to lead in early election results
Apr 14, 2008; ... Nepal's former rebels were ahead in early returns from elections to appoint an assembly that will shape the Himalayan nation's political future. The Maoist party secured had 61 seats out of 115 in constituencies where counting was complete Sunday and was leading in most other areas ...
Nepal's communist former rebels continue to lead in early election results
Apr 14, 2008; ... Nepal's former rebels were ahead in early returns from elections to appoint an assembly that will shape the Himalayan nation's political future. The Maoist party secured had 61 seats out of 115 in constituencies where counting was complete Sunday and was leading in most other areas ...
Politics-fatigued Italians vote in election that could put Berlusconi back in power
Apr 14, 2008; ... Italians fed up with the governing class and a stagnating economy turned out to vote in an election that could return conservative billionaire Silvio Berlusconi to power. The 71-year-old media mogul's main opponent is ...
Politics-fatigued Italians vote in election that could put Berlusconi back in power
Apr 14, 2008; ... Italians fed up with the governing class and a stagnating economy turned out to vote in an election that could return conservative billionaire Silvio Berlusconi to power. The 71-year-old media mogul's main opponent is Walter Veltroni, a center-left former mayor of Rome who has ...
Iraqi government dismisses 1,300 soldiers and policemen after Basra fiasco
Apr 14, 2008; ... Iraq's government moved to restore discipline within the ranks of the security forces, sacking more than 1,300 soldiers and policemen who deserted during recent fighting against Shiite militias in Basra. At the same time, Iraq's Cabinet ratcheted up the pressure Sunday on ...
Iraqi government dismisses 1,300 soldiers and policemen after Basra fiasco
Apr 14, 2008; ... Iraq's government moved to restore discipline within the ranks of the security forces, sacking more than 1,300 soldiers and policemen who deserted during recent fighting against Shiite militias in Basra. At the same time, Iraq's Cabinet ratcheted up the pressure Sunday on ...
Wachovia could announce capital infusion of up to $7B Monday, Wall Street Journal reports
Apr 14, 2008 ... Wachovia Corp. on Sunday was hammering out the final terms of a deal that would provide a capital infusion of several billion dollars (euros) from outside investors, The Wall Street Journal reported. The deal could be announced as soon as Monday, the Journal reported, citing people ...
Wachovia could announce capital infusion of up to $7B Monday, Wall Street Journal reports
Apr 14, 2008 ... Wachovia Corp. on Sunday was hammering out the final terms of a deal that would provide a capital infusion of several billion dollars (euros) from outside investors, The Wall Street Journal reported. The deal could be announced as soon as Monday, the Journal reported, citing people ...
Immelman becomes first South African in 30 years to win Masters
Apr 14, 2008; ... Trevor Immelman became the first South African to win the Masters since Gary Player in 1978 on Sunday, shooting a final-round 3-over 75 to claim the title by three strokes. Four months after he had a tumor removed from his back, Immelman handled the wind and pressure of Augusta ...
Immelman becomes first South African in 30 years to win Masters
Apr 14, 2008; ... Trevor Immelman became the first South African to win the Masters since Gary Player in 1978 on Sunday, shooting a final-round 3-over 75 to claim the title by three strokes. Four months after he had a tumor removed from his back, Immelman handled the wind and pressure of Augusta ...
Newspaper company CEOs try to reassure equipment vendors as papers focus on online readers
Apr 14, 2008; ... As newspaper publishers build up their online operations and struggle through an advertising slump, one group is worried about being left behind _ the folks who make printing presses and other equipment used to make newspapers. Hoping to allay some of those concerns, a panel of four ...
Kenyan president names rival as prime minister, implementing power-sharing deal
Apr 14, 2008; ... Kenya entered uncharted political territory as President Mwai Kibaki named opposition leader Raila Odinga as prime minister, implementing a power-sharing deal the two rivals signed more than a month ago. The deal, signed Feb. 28, was aimed at resolving a political crisis and ...
Newspaper company CEOs try to reassure equipment vendors as papers focus on online readers
Apr 14, 2008; ... As newspaper publishers build up their online operations and struggle through an advertising slump, one group is worried about being left behind _ the folks who make printing presses and other equipment used to make newspapers. Hoping to allay some of those concerns, a panel of four ...
Kenyan president names rival as prime minister, implementing power-sharing deal
Apr 14, 2008; ... Kenya entered uncharted political territory as President Mwai Kibaki named opposition leader Raila Odinga as prime minister, implementing a power-sharing deal the two rivals signed more than a month ago. The deal, signed Feb. 28, was aimed at resolving a political crisis and ...
Coalition helicopter drops weapons into Taliban hands, Afghan officials say
Apr 14, 2008; ... A coalition helicopter trying to supply Afghan police with munitions dropped them in the wrong location and Taliban fighters later recovered the weaponry, an Afghan intelligence official said. A member of parliament, however, said he did not believe the arms drop was an accident. ...
Coalition helicopter drops weapons into Taliban hands, Afghan officials say
Apr 14, 2008; ... A coalition helicopter trying to supply Afghan police with munitions dropped them in the wrong location and Taliban fighters later recovered the weaponry, an Afghan intelligence official said. A member of parliament, however, said he did not believe the arms drop was an accident. ...
Argentine Soccer Results
Apr 14, 2008 ... Results from the 10th round of the Argentine Clausura first-division soccer league (home teams listed first): Friday's Games Estudiantes 1, Lanus 0 Newell's Old Boys 2, Argentinos Juniors 0 Saturday's Games Colon de Santa Fe 1, Huracan 0 ...
Argentine Soccer Results
Apr 14, 2008 ... Results from the 10th round of the Argentine Clausura first-division soccer league (home teams listed first): Friday's Games Estudiantes 1, Lanus 0 Newell's Old Boys 2, Argentinos Juniors 0 Saturday's Games Colon de Santa Fe 1, Huracan 0 ...
Clinton says Democratic Party must overcome how it's viewed
Apr 14, 2008; ... Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton says the view that the Democratic Party is elitist and out of touch is something that needs to be overcome. Clinton is speaking at The Compassion Forum at Messiah College in Pennsylvania, Sunday evening. She is referring to ...