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Egypt's Mubarak to meet leaders of Saudi, Lebanon, Oman
- 2008-08-14
CAIRO AFP — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is to meet the heads of state of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Oman over the next three days to discuss regional developments, the state-owned press reported. The meetings will all take place in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, according to the daily...
Lebanon-Syria summit to be held next week
- 2008-08-05
BEIRUT, AFP — Lebanon's President Michel Sleiman will visit Damascus next week for talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, as the two neighbours move to establish diplomatic ties, an official said on Tuesday. "The summit will be held on August 13," an official from the presidential palace told AFP....
Lebanon-Syria summit set for Aug 13
- 2008-08-05
BEIRUT AFP — Lebanese President Michel Sleiman will visit Damascus next week for talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, as the two neighbours move to establish diplomatic ties, an official said on Tuesday. "The summit will be held on August 13," an official from the presidential palace told AFP....
Arab countries to foot half the bill for Lebanese Palestinian camp
- 2008-06-23
VIENNA AFP — Four Gulf states will foot around half of the bill of rebuilding a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon destroyed last year during clashes between Islamist militants and the Lebanese army, Lebanon's prime minister said Monday. "The contribution made by the four Arab Gulf States -- Saudi...
Pope prays for Middle East peace
- 2008-06-19
VATICAN CITY AFP — Pope Benedict XVI called Thursday on leaders across the Middle East to work for peace, saying that he is praying "ardently" for the ability to visit the Holy Land in person. In a clear reference to the fragile truce in the Gaza Strip, which began...
British foreign minister in Lebanon to meet leaders
- 2008-06-09
BEIRUT AFP — British Foreign Minister David Miliband arrived in Beirut late Sunday for a 24-hour visit during which he was to meet the country's leaders, official sources said. Shortly after arriving, Miliband met Lebanon's parliament speaker Nabih Berri and Foreign Minister Fawzi Sallukh. He is due to meet...
Miliband arrives in Beirut
- 2008-06-08
BEIRUT AFP — Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband arrived in Beirut late Sunday for a 24-hour visit during which he was to hold talks with Lebanon's leadership, officials said. Miliband met with his Lebanese counterpart Fawzi Salukh and with parliament speaker Nabih Berri soon after his arrival in Beirut,...
French opposition to join Sarkozy on Lebanon trip
- 2008-06-06
PARIS AFP — France's opposition leaders will join President Nicolas Sarkozy on a visit to Lebanon Saturday to meet his counterpart Michel Sleiman, a rare move intended to send out a "message of unity" to the country. Sarkozy will be the first Western head of state to meet Sleiman...
Bush invites new Lebanese president to White House
- 2008-05-26
WASHINGTON AFP — US President George W. Bush Monday invited incoming Lebanese President Michel Sleiman to Washington for talks after congratulating him on taking office, Bush's spokesman said. "The president invited President Sleiman to come to Washington so the two leaders can meet to discuss issues of strategic importance...
Tension rises at Lebanon crisis talks
- 2008-05-18
DOHA, Qatar AFP — Tension mounted on Sunday's second day of talks between rival Lebanese leaders trying to end a feud that pushed their country towards all-out sectarian war, as politicians traded charges over the divisive issue of Hezbollah arms. The Qatari hosts of the Arab-brokered talks on Saturday...
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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