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Van Bronckhorst named Dutch captain
- 2008-08-20
THE HAGUE AFP — Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed captain of the Dutch football team, national coach Bert van Marwijk said on Wednesday. The international friendly on Wednesday night against Russia at Moscow's Lokomotiv stadium will the midfielder's 82nd cap. The 33-year-old Feyenoord midfielder has been skipper...
Captain' Ferdinand wins new deal at United
- 2008-05-15
LONDON AFP — Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013, the English champions announced Thursday. The new deal means Ferdinand is likely to spend the remainder of his career with the club he joined in 2002 from...
Warne thanks cricket-mad Hampshire for 'wonderful experience'
- 2008-03-27
LONDON AFP — Shane Warne thanked Hampshire for a "wonderful experience" after denying the English side's fans a chance to say goodbye to him on the pitch. The Australia leg-spin legend, Hampshire's captain since 2004, dramatically called time on his eight-year association with the county on Thursday just weeks...
Penguins' Crosby youngest ever NHL captain
- 2007-05-31
LOS ANGELES AFP — Canadian teenager Sidney Crosby on Thursday became the youngest ever captain in the National Hockey League NHL when he was given the post at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby, at 19 years and 297 days, just managed to be the youngest captain after Quebec's Vincent Lecavalier,...
Thomas's rugby career in doubt after ban
- 2007-02-02
CARDIFF AFP — Gareth Thomas's hopes of bowing out from international rugby at the World Cup were cast into doubt after Wales officials decided they would not challenge their former captain's four-week ban. The 32-year-old Thomas, capped 90 times by Wales, was found guilty of misconduct by a three-man...
Langer puzzled by Woosnam Ryder Cup snub
- 2006-09-04
MUNICH, Germany AFP — Europe's victorious 2004 Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer admits he is perplexed that his successor Ian Woosnam has not approached him for advice ahead of this year's competition on September 22-24. Welshman Woosnam captains the European team for the clash with the United States in Dublin...
Robbie Keane as mustard to be Irish captain
- 2006-02-28
DUBLIN AFP — Spurs striker Robbie Keane was named Irish captain by coach Steve Staunton and will make his first start in that role on Wednesday against Sweden. The 25-year-old - who edged goalkeeper Shay Given for the post - said he was honoured to be given the responsibility...
Redknapp looks to son Jamie to beat the drop
- 2005-01-04
LONDON AFP — Relegation-threatened Southampton have signed Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp to help them beat the Premiership drop. Saints boss Harry Redknapp, who accepted Everton's six-million-pound bid for striker James Beattie on Monday, also bagged Tottenham defender Calum Davenport on loan. Tottenham released Redknapp so he can link...
Gerrard has no regrets over staying at Anfield
- 2004-07-29
LIVERPOOL, England AFP ? Steven Gerrard insisted he has made the right decision to reject offers from Chelsea and stay at Liverpool. The Liverpool captain admitted he had seriously considered ending his Anfield career and moving to London after Euro 2004, but said he now had peace of mind...
Veteran Langer shots himself back into contention
- 2004-04-10
AUGUSTA, United States AFP ? Masters veteran Bernhard Langer shot himself back into contention for a third green jacket when he carded a third round three-under 69 to go into Sunday. The 46-year-old German will go out in the second-to-last group, only three shots behind third-round leaders Phil Mickelson...
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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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