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IPS, the world's leading provider of information on global issues, is backed by a network of journalists in more than 100 countries, with satellite communication links to 1,200 outlets.

AlterNet, the syndication service of the alternative press, features stories from alternative newsweeklies, magazines and Web publications from across the country, and invaluable resources for journalists and national employment listings.

The home page of Reuters Group PLC.

Information about the world's oldest and largest newsgathering organization. Also featuring products and services offered by The Associated Press.

Based in the UK, and providing news programming for ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

Claiming to be the world's oldest established news agency, this worldwide multilingual and multimedia business was founded in 1835 by "the father of global journalism" Charles-Louis Havas. With more than 2000 staff (900 working outside France) AFP daily produces 600,000 words, 700 photos and 50 news graphics.