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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Top Topics:
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: Pakistan PM to Qatar to discuss Afghan peace
AFPPakistan PM to Qatar to discuss Afghan peaceAFPISLAMABAD — Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani left for Qatar on Monday to discuss Afghan peace efforts in the ...via Google News -
AFP: Malaysia plant threatens China grip on rare earths
AFPMalaysia plant threatens China grip on rare earthsAFPGEBENG, Malaysia — China's chokehold on the rare earths vital for everything from iPods to missiles is widely ...via Google News -
AFP: Deadline day for Greek debt deal
AFPDeadline day for Greek debt dealAFPATHENS — Greek PM Lucas Papademos summoned political allies to an emergency meeting on Sunday after hours of "superhuman" negotiations ...via Google News -
AFP: Pakistan vows to help peace efforts in Afghanistan
AFPPakistan vows to help peace efforts in AfghanistanAFPISLAMABAD — Pakistan will support every effort to promote reconciliation in Afghanistan, a senior government official ...via Google News -
Swiss media blame banks for caving in to US pressure - AFP
AFPSwiss media blame banks for caving in to US pressureAFPGENEVA — Swiss banks came under fire in Sunday newspapers for giving in to US demands on banking secrecy. "Swiss ...via Google News -
With job spurt, US economy races ahead of Europe - AFP
AFPWith job spurt, US economy races ahead of EuropeAFPAnalysts said that in the United States, where the economy added 243000 net new jobs in January to pull down the ...via Google News -
Pakistan PM to discuss Afghan peace in Qatar - AFP
AFPPakistan PM to discuss Afghan peace in QatarAFPISLAMABAD — Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will discuss peace efforts for war-torn Afghanistan with Qatar's ...via Google News -
AFP: Venezuela parade marks failed Chavez coup
AFPVenezuela parade marks failed Chavez coupAFPAlso in attendance were Presidents Raul Castro of Cuba, Evo Morales of Bolivia, Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua, and Michel Martelly ...via Google News -
AFP: Pacifists protest possible war against Iran
The GuardianPacifists protest possible war against IranAFPNEW YORK — Hundreds of protesters demonstrated Saturday in New York and pacifist groups took to the streets in ...via Google News -
IMF chief hails Saudi role in supporting global economy - AFP
AFPIMF chief hails Saudi role in supporting global economyAFPRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has played an "important role" in stabilising the oil market and supporting the global ...via Google News
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