I was glad to have that discussion with the editors because they have to deal with the perception that the media is emphasizing the negative.

The incidents taped by our cameraman are extremely troubling, ... We are heartened that the police department is taking them seriously and promising a thorough investigation.

We are aware of the order and we are seeking clarification from the Ministry of Information. We stand by our reporter and we hope that he will be able to remain in the country.

AP was reporting accurately the information that we were provided by credible sources -- family members and the governor. Clearly, as time passed and there was no firsthand evidence the miners were alive, the best information would have come from mine company officials, but they chose not to talk.

AP employees must avoid any behavior or activities that create a conflict of interest or compromise our ability to report the news fairly and accurately.

We think this is good for all of our journalism, ... As AP reporters and photographers get serious about working in the online world, we find them stretching and growing in ways they themselves would never have imagined, and this is benefiting newspapers as well.