AP Worldstream back issues from Monday, May 19:
191 nations to convene for conference aimed at stemming damage to global biodiversity
May 19, 2008; ... A two-week conference aimed at ensuring the survival of global biodiversity in the face of climate change and pollution gets under way in Germany on Monday. The protection of flora, fauna and even food sources will be on the agenda of the 191 governments attending the ninth conference ...
Brazilian Soccer Results
May 19, 2008 ... Results from the second round of the Brazilian first-division soccer championship (home teams listed first): Saturday's Games Cruzeiro 1, Botafogo 0 Vasco 3, Portuguesa 1 Sport 0, Vitoria 0 Sunday's Games Gremio 0, Flamengo 0 ...
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May 19, 2008; ... A two-week conference aimed at ensuring the survival of global biodiversity in the face of climate change and pollution gets under way in Germany on Monday. The protection of flora, fauna and even food sources will be on the agenda of the 191 governments attending the ninth conference ...
Brazilian Soccer Results
May 19, 2008 ... Results from the second round of the Brazilian first-division soccer championship (home teams listed first): Saturday's Games Cruzeiro 1, Botafogo 0 Vasco 3, Portuguesa 1 Sport 0, Vitoria 0 Sunday's Games Gremio 0, Flamengo 0 ...
Brazilian Soccer Standings
May 19, 2008 ... TeamGP W D L GF GA Pts Nautico 2 2 0 0 4 16 Cruzeiro 2 2 0 0 3 06 Flamengo ...
Jump in Atlantic hurricanes not global warming, says study that predicts fewer future storms
May 19, 2008; ... Global warming isn't to blame for the recent jump in hurricanes in the Atlantic, concludes a study by a prominent federal scientist whose position has shifted on the subject. Not only that, warmer temperatures will actually reduce the number of hurricanes in the Atlantic and those ...
Jump in Atlantic hurricanes not global warming, says study that predicts fewer future storms
May 19, 2008; ... Global warming isn't to blame for the recent jump in hurricanes in the Atlantic, concludes a study by a prominent federal scientist whose position has shifted on the subject. Not only that, warmer temperatures will actually reduce the number of hurricanes in the Atlantic and those ...
WORLD SPORTS at 0000 GMT
May 19, 2008 ... SOCCER: ITALIAN ROUNDUP: Inter wins its third straight Serie A title with 2-0 win over Parma ROME _ Inter Milan wins its third straight Italian league title Sunday. Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns from a six-week injury layoff and scores twice in a 2-0 win over Parma in the ...
At least 12 killed, dozens wounded in anti-foreigner violence in South Africa
May 19, 2008; ... Emmerson Ziso fled hunger and repression in neighboring Zimbabwe, but now he wants to go back. Even his violent, chaotic homeland seems a haven compared with Johannesburg, where weekend attacks on foreigners left at least 12 dead. "Most of the Zimbabweans want to leave. It is ...
At least 12 killed, dozens wounded in anti-foreigner violence in South Africa
May 19, 2008; ... Emmerson Ziso fled hunger and repression in neighboring Zimbabwe, but now he wants to go back. Even his violent, chaotic homeland seems a haven compared with Johannesburg, where weekend attacks on foreigners left at least 12 dead. "Most of the Zimbabweans want to leave. It is ...
Monday, May 26
May 19, 2008; ... Today is Monday, May 26, the 147th day of 2008. There are 219 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1834 - Sikhs capture Peshawar from British in India. 1854 - France and Britain occupy Piraeus after declaring blockade of Greece for ...
Federline lawyer candid about Spears custody case: `There's never been anything like this'
May 19, 2008; ... Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. He doesn't grumble about the television trucks and news reporters swarming the courthouse every time there's a hearing, or the paparazzi who hound the pop ...
Monday, May 26
May 19, 2008; ... Today is Monday, May 26, the 147th day of 2008. There are 219 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1834 - Sikhs capture Peshawar from British in India. 1854 - France and Britain occupy Piraeus after declaring blockade of Greece for ...
Federline lawyer candid about Spears custody case: `There's never been anything like this'
May 19, 2008; ... Kevin Federline's attorney can't complain about the intense interest in his client's child-custody battle with Britney Spears. He doesn't grumble about the television trucks and news reporters swarming the courthouse every time there's a hearing, or the paparazzi who hound the pop ...
Thousands allowed to return home as workers clean up southern Louisiana acid spill
May 19, 2008; ... Thousands of residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday night as crews continue to clean up hydrochloric acid that spilled when six train cars derailed a day earlier. All of the residents told to leave the area _ about 3,000 in all _ were allowed to return home, as ...
Thousands allowed to return home as workers clean up southern Louisiana acid spill
May 19, 2008; ... Thousands of residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday night as crews continue to clean up hydrochloric acid that spilled when six train cars derailed a day earlier. All of the residents told to leave the area _ about 3,000 in all _ were allowed to return home, as ...
Myanmar lashes out at criticism, junta leader makes first visit to relief camp
May 19, 2008 ... The leader of Myanmar's ruling junta made his first visit to a relief camp since Cyclone Nargis, patting heads of babies and shaking hands of survivors, amid growing international criticism over his government's handling of the crisis. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, rebuffed so ...
Spanish Police: a car bomb explodes in northern Basque town, no injuries reported
May 19, 2008 ... A car bomb has exploded, causing no injuries but considerable damage to buildings in the northern Basque seaside town of Getxo. Spanish police say a phone call in the name of the armed Basque separatist group ETA had been received by the highway emergency service. The caller warned a ...
Spanish Police: a car bomb explodes in northern Basque town, no injuries reported
May 19, 2008 ... A car bomb has exploded, causing no injuries but considerable damage to buildings in the northern Basque seaside town of Getxo. Spanish police say a phone call in the name of the armed Basque separatist group ETA had been received by the highway emergency service. The caller warned a ...
Myanmar lashes out at criticism, junta leader makes first visit to relief camp
May 19, 2008 ... The leader of Myanmar's ruling junta made his first visit to a relief camp since Cyclone Nargis, patting heads of babies and shaking hands of survivors, amid growing international criticism over his government's handling of the crisis. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, rebuffed so ...
Manchester United, Chelsea well matched in historic Champions League final
May 19, 2008; ... Manchester United has another English title and Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea has a huge, talented squad and the wealth of owner Roman Abramovich. There is no underdog in this Champions League final as two English clubs make history by going head to head in Moscow. United vs ....
Manchester United, Chelsea well matched in historic Champions League final
May 19, 2008; ... Manchester United has another English title and Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea has a huge, talented squad and the wealth of owner Roman Abramovich. There is no underdog in this Champions League final as two English clubs make history by going head to head in Moscow. United vs ....
Sao Paulo draws Atletico Paranaense 1-1 in Brazilian league
May 19, 2008; ... Striker Eder Luis scored a late equalizer and defending champion Sao Paulo drew Atletico Paranaense 1-1 despite playing without its regular starters in the Brazilian league on Sunday. Sao Paulo, resting its top players ahead of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, earned its ...
Sao Paulo draws Atletico Paranaense 1-1 in Brazilian league
May 19, 2008; ... Striker Eder Luis scored a late equalizer and defending champion Sao Paulo drew Atletico Paranaense 1-1 despite playing without its regular starters in the Brazilian league on Sunday. Sao Paulo, resting its top players ahead of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, earned its ...
Officials: Suicide blast kills 11 outside army base in Pakistan's volatile northwest
May 19, 2008; ... A suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of an army base in Pakistan's militancy-plagued northwest, killing at least 11 people, including four soldiers, officials said. The attack Sunday was the deadliest in more than two months and could complicate efforts by the new government ...
Officials: Suicide blast kills 11 outside army base in Pakistan's volatile northwest
May 19, 2008; ... A suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of an army base in Pakistan's militancy-plagued northwest, killing at least 11 people, including four soldiers, officials said. The attack Sunday was the deadliest in more than two months and could complicate efforts by the new government ...
Glaxo receives approval from European Medicines Agency for human bird flu vaccine
May 19, 2008; ... GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Monday that it has received permission from European medical regulators to market a human bird flu vaccine it has already sold to several governments to stockpile in preparation for a pandemic. The ruling from the European Medicines Agency makes Prepandrix, ...
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May 19, 2008 ... Ld-Writethru,0545 Glaxo receives approval from European Medicines Agency for human bird flu vaccine Eds: Minor edits. By JANE WARDELL Associated Press Writer LONDON (AP) _ GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Monday that it has received permission from ...
Museum offers interactive exhibits on crime and punishment
May 19, 2008; ... Room by room, you search the house. Then, in a bedroom, a brunette wearing a tank top points a gun at you. You fire _ and a green dot flashes on her body. She falls to the ground. This video firearms simulation is just one of the exhibits at the new National Museum of Crime and ...
Museum offers interactive exhibits on crime and punishment
May 19, 2008; ... Room by room, you search the house. Then, in a bedroom, a brunette wearing a tank top points a gun at you. You fire _ and a green dot flashes on her body. She falls to the ground. This video firearms simulation is just one of the exhibits at the new National Museum of Crime and ...
Military lawyers for Gitmo Sept. 11 suspects seek dismissal of charges
May 19, 2008 ... Military lawyers for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the suspected mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, and four alleged coconspirators are arguing that charges against their clients should be dropped following illegal meddling by a Pentagon official. A motion filed late last week before a ...
Military lawyers for Gitmo Sept. 11 suspects seek dismissal of charges
May 19, 2008 ... Military lawyers for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the suspected mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, and four alleged coconspirators are arguing that charges against their clients should be dropped following illegal meddling by a Pentagon official. A motion filed late last week before a ...
China begins 3 days of national mourning for quake victims, suspends Olympic torch relay
May 19, 2008; ... Flags flew at half staff, public entertainment was canceled and 1.3 billion people were asked to observe three minutes of silence Monday as China began three days of mourning for victims of the country's massive earthquake. Officials asked for the horns of cars, trains and ships and ...
China begins 3 days of national mourning for quake victims, suspends Olympic torch relay
May 19, 2008; ... Flags flew at half staff, public entertainment was canceled and 1.3 billion people were asked to observe three minutes of silence Monday as China began three days of mourning for victims of the country's massive earthquake. Officials asked for the horns of cars, trains and ships and ...
McCain's national finance co-chair Loeffler resigns because of lobbyist ties
May 19, 2008; ... John McCain's national finance co-chairman has stepped down, the latest casualty of a presidential campaign eager to cauterize damage caused by its ties to lobbyists. Former Texas Rep. Thomas G. Loeffler, one of McCain's key fundraisers, resigned in the wake of a new McCain policy on ...
McCain's national finance co-chair Loeffler resigns because of lobbyist ties
May 19, 2008; ... John McCain's national finance co-chairman has stepped down, the latest casualty of a presidential campaign eager to cauterize damage caused by its ties to lobbyists. Former Texas Rep. Thomas G. Loeffler, one of McCain's key fundraisers, resigned in the wake of a new McCain policy on ...
Bangladeshi Islamic party leader arrested, ex-PM indicted in corruption cases
May 19, 2008; ... A Bangladeshi court indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her second graft case and police later arrested the head of the country's largest Islamic party on corruption charges, officials said. Another court jailed two former Cabinet ministers Sunday pending their corruption ...
Bangladeshi Islamic party leader arrested, ex-PM indicted in corruption cases
May 19, 2008; ... A Bangladeshi court indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her second graft case and police later arrested the head of the country's largest Islamic party on corruption charges, officials said. Another court jailed two former Cabinet ministers Sunday pending their corruption ...
Nadal beats defending champion Federer in Hamburg Masters final
May 19, 2008; ... Rafael Nadal has captured the only major clay-court title to have eluded him, and that probably won't take Roger Federer any closer to the only Grand Slam he still has to win. Nadal beat Federer, the defending champion, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-3 Sunday to win his first Hamburg Masters. ...
Nadal beats defending champion Federer in Hamburg Masters final
May 19, 2008; ... Rafael Nadal has captured the only major clay-court title to have eluded him, and that probably won't take Roger Federer any closer to the only Grand Slam he still has to win. Nadal beat Federer, the defending champion, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-3 Sunday to win his first Hamburg Masters. ...
Women's National Basketball Association
May 19, 2008; ... W L Pct GB Connecticut 2 0 1.000 _ Indiana 1 0 1.000 1/2 Detroit 1 1 .500 1 Atlanta ...
5 civilians, 1 US coalition member killed in blasts in southern Afghanistan
May 19, 2008; ... A suicide bomber blew himself up next to a police convoy in southern Afghanistan, killing four civilians and wounding eight other people, an official said. A U.S. coalition member and another civilian died in a separate roadside blast Sunday, also in the south. The suicide ...
5 civilians, 1 US coalition member killed in blasts in southern Afghanistan
May 19, 2008; ... A suicide bomber blew himself up next to a police convoy in southern Afghanistan, killing four civilians and wounding eight other people, an official said. A U.S. coalition member and another civilian died in a separate roadside blast Sunday, also in the south. The suicide ...
Tamika Whitmore scores 17 points to lead Sun in 77-63 victory over Liberty
May 19, 2008 ... Tamika Whitmore scored 14 of her 17 points in the first half, Asjha Jones and Lindsay Whalen had 16 each and the Connecticut Sun spoiled the New York Liberty's season opener, 77-63 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. "We still don't have all of our rhythm yet," Connecticut ...
Tamika Whitmore scores 17 points to lead Sun in 77-63 victory over Liberty
May 19, 2008 ... Tamika Whitmore scored 14 of her 17 points in the first half, Asjha Jones and Lindsay Whalen had 16 each and the Connecticut Sun spoiled the New York Liberty's season opener, 77-63 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. "We still don't have all of our rhythm yet," Connecticut ...
Wanted Colombian rebel leader surrenders
May 19, 2008 ... A wanted leader of Latin America's largest guerrilla army handed herself over to Colombian authorities on Sunday, Colombia's defense minister said. Eldaneyis Mosquera, also known as "Karina," was one of the most senior women in the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or ...
Wanted Colombian rebel leader surrenders
May 19, 2008 ... A wanted leader of Latin America's largest guerrilla army handed herself over to Colombian authorities on Sunday, Colombia's defense minister said. Eldaneyis Mosquera, also known as "Karina," was one of the most senior women in the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or ...
Santos joins Cruz Azul, Monterrey and San Luis in the Mexican semifinals
May 19, 2008; ... Juan Pablo Rodriguez scored on a penalty kick in the final 10 minutes to give Santos a 1-1 draw with Necaxa on Sunday and join Cruz Azul, Monterrey and San Luis in the Mexican Clausura semifinals. Santos won the series on a 3-2 aggregate score and now face Monterrey on Thursday and ...
US tells UN it detains about 500 juveniles in Iraq, 10 in Afghanistan Bagram base
May 19, 2008; ... The U.S. military is holding about 500 juveniles suspected of being "unlawful enemy combatants" in detention centers in Iraq and has about 10 detained at the U.S. base at Bagram, Afghanistan, the United States has told the United Nations. A total of 2,500 youths under the ...
Santos joins Cruz Azul, Monterrey and San Luis in the Mexican semifinals
May 19, 2008; ... Juan Pablo Rodriguez scored on a penalty kick in the final 10 minutes to give Santos a 1-1 draw with Necaxa on Sunday and join Cruz Azul, Monterrey and San Luis in the Mexican Clausura semifinals. Santos won the series on a 3-2 aggregate score and now face Monterrey on Thursday and ...
US tells UN it detains about 500 juveniles in Iraq, 10 in Afghanistan Bagram base
May 19, 2008; ... The U.S. military is holding about 500 juveniles suspected of being "unlawful enemy combatants" in detention centers in Iraq and has about 10 detained at the U.S. base at Bagram, Afghanistan, the United States has told the United Nations. A total of 2,500 youths under the ...
Argentine soccer results
May 19, 2008 ... Results from the 15th round of the Argentine Clausura first-division soccer league (home teams listed first): Friday's Games Banfield 5, San Martin de San Juan 1 Colon de Santa Fe 1, Newell's Old Boys 1Saturday's Games Gimnasia y Esgrima ...
Argentine soccer results
May 19, 2008 ... Results from the 15th round of the Argentine Clausura first-division soccer league (home teams listed first): Friday's Games Banfield 5, San Martin de San Juan 1 Colon de Santa Fe 1, Newell's Old Boys 1Saturday's Games Gimnasia y Esgrima ...
Bush lectures Arab world on political reform, women's rights
May 19, 2008; ... President George W. Bush lectured the Arab world Sunday about everything from political repression to the denial of women's rights but ran into Palestinian complaints he is favoring Israel in stalled Mideast peace talks. "Freedom and peace are within your grasp," Bush said despite ...
Bush lectures Arab world on political reform, women's rights
May 19, 2008; ... President George W. Bush lectured the Arab world Sunday about everything from political repression to the denial of women's rights but ran into Palestinian complaints he is favoring Israel in stalled Mideast peace talks. "Freedom and peace are within your grasp," Bush said despite ...
Argentine Soccer Standings
May 19, 2008 ... TeamGP W DL GF GA Pts Estudiantes 15 10 32 25 13 33 River Plate 15 9 42 21 9 31 Boca ...
Obama links McCain to unpopular Bush economic policies in campaign preview
May 19, 2008 ... After challenging John McCain on foreign policy, Democrat Barack Obama fired off a new broadside Sunday linking the likely Republican nominee with President George W. Bush's unpopular economic policies, a tactic he is likely to use again and again as part of his general election strategy. ...
Man opens fire in Philippine town, kills 8, wounds 6
May 19, 2008 ... Police say a man went on a shooting spree in a town south of Manila, strafing several houses and killing eight people and wounding six others. The Laguna provincial police chief, Senior Superintendent Felipe Rojas, said the lone suspect escaped after opening fire with a M-16 rifle in ...
Man opens fire in Philippine town, kills 8, wounds 6
May 19, 2008 ... Police say a man went on a shooting spree in a town south of Manila, strafing several houses and killing eight people and wounding six others. The Laguna provincial police chief, Senior Superintendent Felipe Rojas, said the lone suspect escaped after opening fire with a M-16 rifle in ...
Obama links McCain to unpopular Bush economic policies in campaign preview
May 19, 2008 ... After challenging John McCain on foreign policy, Democrat Barack Obama fired off a new broadside Sunday linking the likely Republican nominee with President George W. Bush's unpopular economic policies, a tactic he is likely to use again and again as part of his general election strategy. ...
US tells UN it detains about 500 juveniles in Iraq, 10 in Afghanistan Bagram base
May 19, 2008; ... The U.S. military is holding about 500 juveniles suspected of being "unlawful enemy combatants" in detention centers in Iraq and has about 10 detained at the U.S. base at Bagram, Afghanistan, the United States has told the United Nations. A total of 2,500 youths under the ...
China's deadly quake overshadows contentious Beijing Olympics
May 19, 2008; ... China's deadly earthquake has overshadowed the contentious preparations for the Beijing Olympics, generating positive publicity and taking away the stage _ at least temporarily _ from human rights concerns, pro-Tibet demonstrations and Beijing's noxious air. The Olympic torch relay ...
China's deadly quake overshadows contentious Beijing Olympics
May 19, 2008; ... China's deadly earthquake has overshadowed the contentious preparations for the Beijing Olympics, generating positive publicity and taking away the stage _ at least temporarily _ from human rights concerns, pro-Tibet demonstrations and Beijing's noxious air. The Olympic torch relay ...
Dunn, Votto homer off Cliff Lee, lead Reds to sweep with 6-4 win over Indians
May 19, 2008 ... Adam Dunn homered for the fourth straight game, and Joey Votto finished off Cliff Lee with the first pinch-hit homer of his career Sunday, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-4 victory and a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians. No one had treated Lee (6-1) that way all ...
Dunn, Votto homer off Cliff Lee, lead Reds to sweep with 6-4 win over Indians
May 19, 2008 ... Adam Dunn homered for the fourth straight game, and Joey Votto finished off Cliff Lee with the first pinch-hit homer of his career Sunday, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-4 victory and a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians. No one had treated Lee (6-1) that way all ...