AFP wins five National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) awards

Obama ‘Selfie’ among five prize-winning AFP images in NPPA’s 2014 “The Best of Photojournalism”.

Obama ‘Selfie’ among five prize-winning AFP images in NPPA’s 2014 “The Best of Photojournalism”.
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AFP welcomes European Commission decision securing its public financing

The European Commission has given its decision on a complaint made in February 2010 by a German news  agency against France for giving state aid to AFP. The decision recognizes the missions of general interest on an international level attributed to AFP and permits the compensation of the net cost by a State subsidy that respects European competition laws. “This decision is a crucial moment for AFP,” said AFP chairman Emmanuel Hoog.

The European Commission has given its decision on a complaint made in February 2010 by a German news  agency against France for giving state aid to AFP. The decision recognizes the missions of general interest on an international level attributed to AFP and permits the compensation of the net cost by a State subsidy that respects European competition laws. “This decision is a crucial moment for AFP,” said AFP chairman Emmanuel Hoog.
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Sardar Ahmad, AFP journalist killed in attack in Kabul

Sardar Ahmad, a journalist at AFP’s Kabul bureau, was killed Thursday along with his wife and two of their children in an attack on the city’s Serena hotel. His youngest son was seriously injured in the attack.

Sardar Ahmad, a journalist at AFP’s Kabul bureau, was killed Thursday along with his wife and two of their children in an attack on the city’s Serena hotel. His youngest son was seriously injured in the attack.
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AFP launches 2014 Kate Webb Prize for frontline journalism in Asia

Global news agency AFP has launched the 2014 edition of the Kate Webb Prize, which is awarded to a locally-hired journalist in Asia for exceptional coverage done in dangerous or difficult conditions. It carries a 3,000 euro (4,000 USD) cash prize and applications are open until April 18. The winner will be announced in May and will be invited to a prize-giving ceremony.

Global news agency AFP has launched the 2014 edition of the Kate Webb Prize, which is awarded to a locally-hired journalist in Asia for exceptional coverage done in dangerous or difficult conditions. It carries a 3,000 euro (4,000 USD) cash prize and applications are open until April 18. The winner will be announced in May and will be invited to a prize-giving ceremony.
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Two AFP photographers win World Press Photo 2014 Awards

French AFP photographers Philippe Lopez and Jeff Pachoud have won first prizes in the “Spot News Single” and “Sport Feature Single” categories of the annual World Press Photo Awards.

French AFP photographers Philippe Lopez and Jeff Pachoud have won first prizes in the “Spot News Single” and “Sport Feature Single” categories of the annual World Press Photo Awards.
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AFP appoints new Bureau Chiefs, Service heads

AFP has just made the following appointments in key Bureaux and Services around the World

AFP has just made the following appointments in key Bureaux and Services around the World
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All the drama and wonder of the Olympic Games on display at Washington, D.C.’s Newseum

AFP's photo coverage of the 2014 Sochi Olympics will be on display at the Newseum for the duration of the event.

AFP's photo coverage of the 2014 Sochi Olympics will be on display at the Newseum for the duration of the event.
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Global news agency AFP to deliver news videos through Rightster’s network

AFP signs partnership agreement with global video network, Rightster.

AFP signs partnership agreement with global video network, Rightster.
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AFP announces new partnership with Getty Images in the United States

AFP text and multimedia services will be distributed in the United States by Getty Images.

AFP text and multimedia services will be distributed in the United States by Getty Images.
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Agence France-Presse partners with Generation Technologies to deliver news content

International news agency AFP to deliver breaking news video content directly to US newsrooms via NIMxchange®

International news agency AFP to deliver breaking news video content directly to US newsrooms via NIMxchange®
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