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AP to draw on its Russia expertise at Sochi Olympics

Associated Press journalists from around the world are converging on the coastal city of Sochi, Russia, to cover the trials, triumphs and spectacle of the Winter Olympics alongside their colleagues from AP’s Moscow bureau and other AP experts on Russian affairs.

JAN. 30, 2014

AP PHOTOS Slain journalist captured Libya’s turmoil

A Libyan honor guard stands at attention during the arrival of U.N. Special Envoy to Libya Bernardino Leon in Tripoli, Jan. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Mohamed Ben Khalifa) In one photo, a wave rolls gently over the arm of a dead refugee. In another, a love letter written on pink paper is seen next to the […]

JAN. 21, 2019

Executive editor on why AP sought Newtown 911 tapes

The Associated Press sought the 911 calls made during the Dec. 14, 2012, shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where the gunman, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, killed 20 children and six educators. On Wednesday, the calls were posted on the town’s website after AP prevailed in a monthslong legal effort to obtain them.

Recognizing courage in the name of slain AP photojournalist

The 2016 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award, named for the AP photographer who was killed reporting in Afghanistan in 2014, has been awarded to Adriane Ohanesian, a freelance photojournalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Honoring courage in the name of fallen AP photographer

The 2017 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award, named for the AP photojournalist who was killed reporting in Afghanistan in 2014, has been awarded to Stephanie Sinclair, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who covers gender and human rights issues around the world.

AP photo exhibit, “A View of Daily Life,” to open in Mitoyo, Japan

“A View of Daily Life,” a photo exhibit by The Associated Press, will open this fall on Awashima Island in the city of Mitoyo, Japan.

AUG. 26, 2014

Celebrating courage in the name of fallen AP photographer

The 2021 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award, named for the Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who was killed in 2014 reporting in Afghanistan, has been awarded to Fatima Shbair, a Palestinian freelance photojournalist based in Gaza City.

Honoring courage in the name of slain AP photographer

The 2020 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award, named for the Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who was killed in 2014 reporting in Afghanistan, has been awarded to Masrat Zahra, a Kashmir-based freelance photojournalist.

AP decries FBI fabrication of news story

Responding to the news this week that the FBI had fabricated an Associated Press story during a 2007 investigation, the AP expressed serious concern to Attorney General Eric Holder.

Recognizing courage in the name of slain AP photographer

The 2019 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award, named for the Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who was killed reporting in Afghanistan in 2014, has been awarded to Eloisa Lopez, a freelance photojournalist based in Manila.

Exploring ‘The suite life’ of virtual reality

The Associated Press is inviting its news consumers to enter the world of virtual reality, starting with an immersive experience exploring an array of luxury accommodations available to international travelers.

AUG. 25, 2015

Celebration of football in Brazil’ photo exhibit to open in Tokyo

As fans around the world brace for the excitement of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, The Associated Press is recognizing the tournament’s rich history with a sports photo exhibit in Tokyo. “Celebration of football in Brazil,” an exhibit of historical football photos from AP, opens June 11, at the Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery located […]

JUNE 5, 2014