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AFP and Getty sign video distribution deal
Strategy Eye
- 2009-03-30
News agency AFP and Getty Images are extending their image distribution deal to include videos. The deal will see Getty’s online entertainment videos displayed on AFPTV, the online video news feed available to AFP’s subscribers. In turn, Getty will sell AFP’s news videos on its website. ...
Zimbabwe's Mugabe pays tribute to late Zambian president
- 2008-09-03
LUSAKA AFP — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has paid a glowing tribute to the late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, his arch-critic, for his "courage" and "frankness," state radio reported on Wednesday. "Mwanawasa was a very courageous leader. He was very frank and wanted to change not only his country...
New questions emerge over girl's grisly murder in Israel
- 2008-09-03
JERUSALEM AFP — A lie detector test has raised new doubts over claims a murdered four-year-old girl was dumped in an Israeli river by her grandfather and her mother, who were in a romantic relationship, police said on Wednesday. Described by police as "one of the most shocking in...
New Abu Ghraib prison to show crimes of Saddam
- 2008-09-03
BAGHDAD AFP — Iraq said on Wednesday it plans to rebuild the the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, complete with a museum to portray crimes committed by the regime of executed dictator Saddam Hussein. The prison, located 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of Baghdad, was closed in September 2006 after...
Real Madrid 'refused Man City bid for Van Nistelrooy'
- 2008-09-03
MADRID AFP — Real Madrid turned down a "blank cheque" for their Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Manchester City after selling their Brazilian forward Robinho to the English side, sports daily Marca reported on Wednesday. Manchester City and its new owner, billionaire Arab businessman Sulaiman Al-Fahim of the...
German police hunt for motorway skateboarder
- 2008-09-03
BERLIN AFP — German police said Wednesday they were looking for a skateboarder who was filmed travelling around 100 kilometres (60 miles) an hour on a motorway. The skater can be seen on a film made available on video-sharing website YouTube hanging onto a motorbike to get up to...
Chinese designer Ji Wenbo makes Japan debut
- 2008-09-03
TOKYO AFP — Chinese designer Ji Wenbo made his debut Wednesday in Japan, Asia's biggest fashion market, unveiling sharp yet casual menswear with references to his homeland's ancient past. Ji, primarily known for his men's brand LiLang, was the first Chinese designer ever to take part in Tokyo Fashion...
Quarks in the Hood: Particle physics rap is a Youtube hit
- 2008-09-03
PARIS AFP — Particle physicists fall into the stereotype of geek scientists -- serious, distracted and prone to wearing ties that look like socks -- but a rap hit on the video website Youtube has shed unexpected light on their fun side. "Large Hadron Rap" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j50ZssEojtM) has notched up...
McCain camp doubles down on Palin experience claims
- 2008-09-03
ST PAUL, Minnesota AFP — John McCain's presidential campaign on Wednesday took on claims that his shock running mate pick Sarah Palin is inexperienced, arguing she had better leadership credentials than Barack Obama. Hours before Alaska governor Palin was set to address the Republican convention, the campaign released a...
LA offers reward for 'grim sleeper' killer
- 2008-09-03
LOS ANGELES AFP — Los Angeles city officials announced up to 500,000 dollars in rewards on Wednesday for information leading to the arrest of a serial killer believed to be responsible for 11 murders. The murders all occurred between 1985 and 2007, a period which included a 13-year hiatus...
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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