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Barry staying at Villa
- 2008-07-30
BIRMINGHAM, England AFP — Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry is to stay with the Midlands club after repeated approaches from Premier League rivals Liverpool. Barry appeared to have his heart set on a move to Anfield, where he would have joined up with fellow England midfielder Steven Gerrard. ...
O'Neill tells Reds to meet Barry asking price
- 2008-07-03
BIRMINGHAM, England AFP — Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill told Liverpool on Thursday to meet his club's asking price for want-away England midfielder Gareth Barry. None of Reds boss Rafael Benitez's four separate bids for Barry have so far met their Premier League rivals' asking price of 18 million...
Villa reject Liverpool's latest Barry bid
- 2008-06-12
BIRMINGHAM, England AFP — Aston Villa have rejected Liverpool's latest bid for England midfielder Gareth Barry. Villa captain Barry has told the Premier League club that he wants to move to Anfield to realise his dream of playing in the Champions League. But Villa manager Martin O'Neill is...
Ronaldinho's the one for me says Thaksin
- 2008-06-05
MANCHESTER, England AFP — Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra is determined to bring Barcelona star Ronaldinho to Eastlands. Thaksin is ready to hand Mark Hughes a 50-million-pound transfer fund and wants City's new manager to deliver Ronaldinho. The Brazilian would cost Thaksin around 15 million pounds as well...
Gerrard wants Liverpool to spend big to boost title prospects
- 2008-05-13
LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Steven Gerrard admits Liverpool will only challenge for the Premier League title next season if Rafa Benitez spends big money. Gerrard is desperate to make up for another disappointing domestic campaign after Benitez's side slipped out of the title race by Christmas and finished nine...
Australia's Robertson beats Bond in snooker world champs
- 2008-04-20
SHEFFIELD, England AFP — Australia's Neil Robertson said snooker legend Steve Davis was the inspiration behind his 10-4 defeat of Nigel Bond in the world championship first round here on Sunday. Robertson has lost three times in the first round this season but managed to put those woes behind...
Keegan confident Owen will stay at Newcastle
- 2008-04-18
NEWCASTLE, England AFP — Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan believes England striker Michael Owen will sign a new deal to remain at St James' Park. The 28-year-old is out of contract at the end of next season, and manager Keegan, whose side face local rivals Sunderland on Sunday, has...
Three women, 22 global racers among 32 Indy entries
- 2008-04-11
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana AFP — Two-time champion Helio Castroneves of Brazil and 2005 winner Dan Wheldon of England were among 32 drivers named Friday to 39 initial entries for the 92nd Indianapolis 500. Hopefuls for the 33-car field in the May 25 race include three women, a total of 22...
England cricket captain Collingwood wary of New Zealand
- 2008-01-28
WELLINGTON AFP — England one-day captain Paul Collingwood was happy to hear New Zealand would be without star bowler Shane Bond but insisted Monday the home side would still be formidable in the coming series. The English cricket team arrived in New Zealand Monday ahead of the start of...
Fletcher confident of holding rugby hero Wilkinson
- 2007-12-31
NEWCASTLE, England AFP — Newcastle head coach John Fletcher is confident that this weekend's 22-19 triumph at Saracens will help convince fly-half Jonny Wilkinson that his future lies with the club. The England star's contract expires at the end of the season, but Fletcher expects an extended deal to...
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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