John Eli Vinocur (June 17, 1940 – February 6, 2022) was an American journalist, editor, and columnist known for his coverage of international news.
[1] Vincour began his journalism career for local newspapers outside of New York City and Agence France-Presse before he was hired by the Associated Press.
There, he covered major events around the world in 1968, including wars in Biafra, Israel and Cambodia.
[1] He then became a senior correspondent at the International Herald Tribune reporting on matters ranging from politics and economics to sports and culture in Europe, Asia and the United States.
[3] In June 2008, he was awarded the French Légion d'Honneur by the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy.