Agence France-Presse
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Agence France-Presse (AFP) is the oldest news agency in the world. It is also the largest French agency and the third largest news agency in the world, behind the Associated Press and Reuters. The agency is based in Paris, with regional centres in Washington, Hong Kong, Nicosia and Montevideo and bureaux in 110 countries. It sends out news in French, English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Russian. AFP was founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas as Agence Havas. More » (Source: Wikipedia)
Overview
Media:
Online, Wire Service
Audience:
Very large audience (1M or more) (French)
Scope:
International
Political Viewpoint:
Neutral viewpoint
Owners:
nonprofit_organization | Managers: Pierre Louette
Research
Location:
13, Place de la Bourse, Paris, France
Editorial
Edited By:
Jon Mitchell
Last Edit:
Oct 5, 2010 - 9:10 AM PDT
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World (145), Politics (64), U.S. (62), Business (46), Sci/Tech (43), Middle East (22), Global Economy (18), Bush Administration (15), Iraq (15), Media (14), Pakistan (14), Iran (14), Obama Administration (13), U.S. Military (12), Climate Change (12)...
Top Authors:
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Top Formats:
News Report (165), News (16), Special Report (5), News Analysis (5), Poll (3), Investigative Report (2), Interview (2), Breaking News (1)
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AFP: Israel army probes settler shooting video
AFPIsrael army probes settler shooting videoAFPJERUSALEM — The Israeli army said on Monday it was investigating an incident that was exposed by two video clips in which ...via Google News -
Azerbaijan slams Iran over Eurovision 'gay' claims - AFP
AFPAzerbaijan slams Iran over Eurovision 'gay' claimsAFPBAKU — Azerbaijan on Monday accused neighbour Iran of slander for claiming that a gay pride march would be held in ...via Google News -
With US economy in mind, Obama urges EU to do more - AFP
AFPWith US economy in mind, Obama urges EU to do moreAFPObama offered to send US technical advisers to a European Union informal summit on Wednesday, aimed at finding ways to ...via Google News -
AFP: Bahrain condemns Iran's Gulf 'flagrant meddling'
AFPBahrain condemns Iran's Gulf 'flagrant meddling'AFPDUBAI — The government of Bahrain condemned on Sunday Iran's continued "flagrant meddling" in Gulf affairs after the ...via Google News -
India denies bail to Italian marines - AFP
India denies bail to Italian marines AFP THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India — An Indian court denied bail on Saturday to two Italian marines charged with the murder of two fishermen ...via Google News -
Aussie cricketer granted bail in India: lawyer - AFP
AFPAussie cricketer granted bail in India: lawyerAFPThe 27-year-old batsman, who has one cap for Australia, is signed up in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Royal ...via Google News -
AFP: Sri Lanka President orders ex-army chief freed
AFPSri Lanka President orders ex-army chief freedAFPCOLOMBO — Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse has ordered the release of his jailed electoral rival, ex-army chief ...via Google News -
AFP: China says US report on its military unjust
AFPChina says US report on its military unjustAFPBEIJING — China expressed Saturday its "firm opposition" to a Pentagon report that said Beijing was carrying out aggressive ...via Google News -
AFP: Greece 'needs austerity programmes'
AFPGreece 'needs austerity programmes'AFPFRANKFURT — German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said cash-strapped Greece needed to implement EU and IMF-imposed austerity ...via Google News -
Regime forces fire on huge Syria protests - AFP
AFPRegime forces fire on huge Syria protestsAFPDAMASCUS — Regime forces fired on protesters who took to the streets of Aleppo on Friday, wounding several people at the ...via Google News
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