Agence France-Presse

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Agence France-Presse built?1835 (as Havas)
2. What is the reorganized as AFP?1944
3. What is the headquarters?Paris, France
4. When did AFP start?AFP began in 1835 as Havas, the first news agency, and became AFP in August 1944 after Paris was freed in World War II.
5. How does AFP make sure its news is correct?AFP checks its information carefully, cross‑checking facts from many sources before it tells people what happened.

International News Agency: An organization that collects and distributes news globally to various media outlets.
Impartiality: The principle of reporting news without bias or personal opinion, ensuring fairness.
Verification: The process of confirming the accuracy and truthfulness of information before dissemination.
Public Service Mandate: A requirement for an organization to serve the public interest, often supported by public funding.