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Argentinian poet Juan Gelman wins top Spanish literary prize
- 2007-11-29
MADRID AFP — Argentinian poet Juan Gelman was Thursday awarded the Cervantes literary prize, considered the equivalent of a Nobel in the Spanish-speaking world, Spain's Culture Minister Cesar Antonio Molina announced. Hailed as one of the greatest poets writing in Spanish, his works have been translated into 10 languages....
Spain beats US in World Cup volleyball tournament
- 2007-11-20
SAITAMA, Japan AFP — European champions Spain got their first win at the men's World Cup volleyball tournament this year when they downed North American champions the United States on Tuesday. With Israel Rodriguez scoring 19 points and Guillermo Falasca 18 points, the Spaniards rallied to a 21-25, 25-20,...
Photo exhibit opens in Spain depicting life of Che Guevera
- 2007-10-09
MADRID AFP — An exhibition of photos depicting the life of Ernesto "Che" Guevara opened in Spain on Tuesday on the 40th year anniversary of the death of the Argentine-born revolutionary leader. The exhibit at Madrid's Circulo de Bellas Artes features 70 photos and will run until November 4....
Argentina's ex-ruler Isabel Peron in Spanish hospital
- 2007-02-14
MADRID AFP — Former Argentine president Isabel Peron, wanted in her home country for questioning over crimes allegedly committed during her rule, has been hospitalised in Spain after breaking her hip, a newspaper reported. The 75-year-old suffered respiratory trouble after undergoing hip replacement surgery and is in "serious but...
Argentine judge orders arrest of ex–president Isabel Peron
- 2007-01-16
BUENOS AIRES AFP — An Argentine judge issued an international arrest warrant for former president Isabel Peron over crimes committed during her 1974-76 administration, a court official told AFP. Federal judge Norberto Oyarbide issued the warrant for Isabel Peron, 75, who lives in Spain and is already under house arrest...
Wanted Isabel Peron leads reclusive life in Spain
- 2007-01-12
MADRID AFP — Former Argentine president Isabel Peron, who is wanted to face charges in her home country, has been leading a semi-reclusive life in Spain since 1980, according to local media. Interest in the lifestyle of the 75-year-old Peron, who held the presidency from 1974 to 1976, has risen...
Argentina's ex–ruler Isabel Peron fights extradition from Spain
- 2007-01-12
MADRID AFP — Argentina's ex-president Isabel Peron was released after being arrested in Spain under an international warrant to face charges in her home country over crimes committed during her rule, judicial sources told AFP. A judge at Spain's highest criminal court, Juan del Olmo, ordered that the 75-year-old former...
Paradorn joins Paris Masters' walking wounded
- 2006-10-31
PARIS AFP — Asian number one Paradorn Srichaphan and Spain's Nicolas Almagro have become the latest two players to hobble away from the injury-ravaged Paris Masters. Thai star Paradorn quit his first round match against Argentina's Juan Ignacio Chela when he complained of dizziness after suffering a problem with his...
Hernandez hat-trick gives Argentina bronze medal
- 2006-10-08
MADRID AFP — Maria Hernandez grabbed a hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina brushed aside hosts Spain 5-0 to take third place in the women's World Cup. Hernandez scored her three goals in the opening 12 minutes of a thrilling match which was the perfect curtain-raiser for the final later in...
Davis Cup semi-finals poised on knife-edge
- 2005-09-23
PARIS AFP — Croatia and Slovakia's dreams of reaching the Davis Cup final for the first time ran into brutal opposition against old stagers Russia and Argentina. In Split, Croatia were level 1-1 with Russia after Ivan Ljubicic clinched a five-set thriller to beat Mikhail Youzhny, the hero of...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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