Reuters

Reuters, one of the largest international news agencies, based in Britain, that distributes information to local agencies, newspapers, television, and radio to more than 150 countries. Founded by Baron de Reuter in Germanyin 1849, it moved to London in 1851. Reuters expanded its coverage from financial to general news in 1858. Today it is a trust owned mainly by the British press.

See also: Reuter, Baron de.