Ali Akbar started selling papers on the streets in 1974. He is still at it, winning over Parisians and presidents with ...

Akbar, known for his quick wit and infectious smile, is believed to be the last newspaper hawker in France. He’s a fixture at legendary spots like Café de Flore and Brasserie Lipp, where he sells ...

Ali Akbar, 72, originally from Rawalpindi in Pakistan, is believed to be the last mobile newspaper seller in Paris, where ...