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As gas prices bite, Americans go Roman and eye up Vespas
- 2008-07-08
WASHINGTON AFP — For the longest time, big has been beautiful in America, at least in terms of cars. But as petrol prices bite into American pocketbooks, US motorists are ending their love affair with the "Yank tank", and many are considering the ultimate step in downsizing: losing two wheels...
World a 'better place' without Hezbollah leader: US spokesman
- 2008-02-13
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States said Wednesday the "world is a better place" without a top commander of the Lebanese Shiite Muslim militia Hezbollah, who was assassinated in a car bombing in Damascus. Analysts and others, however, warned of the high likelihood of retaliation against Israel, which Hezbollah...
Life's tough on North American smokers
- 2007-12-26
WASHINGTON AFP — It's tough being a smoker in America. Smoking on the pavement, in your car, even your own home could put you on the wrong side of the law in the United States. Twenty states and more than 2,000 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and...
Hornish changes course from Indy-cars to stock cars
- 2007-11-08
INDIANAPOLIS, United States AFP — Three-time Indy Racing League season champion Sam Hornish of the United States has confirmed that he will leave in 2008 for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing NASCAR. Autoweek and the Indianapolis Star reported on their websites that the 28-year-old veteran, who...
Backlash against Toyota in US overblown: exec
- 2007-08-08
TRAVERSE CITY, United States AFP — A senior executive of Toyota Motor said Wednesday there was little threat of a backlash against his company even as it beats US automakers in their home market. While there was a time when Americans considered Japanese cars a threat, "that's kind of...
US condemns car bomb attack in Yemen
- 2007-07-03
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States on Tuesday condemned a suicide car bombing attack at an ancient temple site in Yemen that left seven Spanish tourists and two locals dead. The United States "condemns" Monday's attack, the State Department said, calling the bombing "yet another example of a vicious...
Franchitti takes pole after qualifying washout
- 2007-06-30
RICHMOND, United States AFP — Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti of Scotland captured pole position for Saturday night's Indy-Car Indy Challenge when time trials were rained out here Friday night. Because of the storm the 19-car lineup was formed based upon season points which means Franchitti, who won last...
China's intrepid carmakers head west
- 2007-01-09
DETROIT, United States AFP — Doubts about the quality and reliability of their belching vehicles are not deterring Chinese carmakers from dreaming big with plans to take on the US market. At the 2007 Detroit auto show, the Changfeng Group said Monday it plans to start selling its sport-utility vehicles...
Lilliput car heads for land of giant trucks
- 2007-01-08
DETROIT, United States AFP — So small it can fit into a parking space sideways, the tiny "Smart" car is making waves in the land of the giant pickup truck after proving a quirky hit in Europe. The Smart "fortwo" has been drawing curious crowds at the 2007 North American...
China's carmakers plan great leap forward in US
- 2007-01-08
DETROIT, United States AFP — China's Changfeng auto group said it plans to start selling its sport-utility vehicles SUVs and pickup trucks in the world's biggest car market within two years. But Changfeng Group chairman Li Jianxin, making his debut at the Detroit auto show, acknowledged that the state-owned firm...
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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