Using the word 'war' in Ukraine
There has been some discussion about whether to term the fighting in Ukraine a “war.” The AP is using the word, and here is why:
Two international news directors are named
Paul Haven, vice president and head of global news gathering, announced two key appointments on Monday: James Jordan will lead AP's coverage of Europe and Africa, and Cristiana Mesquita will head Cuba and the Caribbean.
Anna Johnson named Washington bureau chief
Executive Editor Julie Pace and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven announced today that Anna Johnson, AP news director for Europe and Africa, has been named Washington bureau chief.
Karl Ritter named Northern Europe news director
In a memo to staff, AP Europe and Africa News Director Anna Johnson announced that Karl Ritter is now AP’s Northern Europe news director:
Angela Charlton named Western Europe news director
In a memo to staff, AP Europe and Africa News Director Anna Johnson today announced that Bureau Chief Angela Charlton is now AP’s Western Europe news director, a new position responsible for leading all formats in France, Belgium and the Netherlands: