Newseum Memorial Honors VOA Reporter killed in Pakistan

Newseum Memorial Honors VOA Reporter Killed in Pakistan

Slain VOA reporter Mukarram Khan Aatif-one of 82 journalists from around the world who lost their lives in 2012-was honored in Washington as the Newseum added new names to its memorial for fallen journalists. Read More

Chechen Skype Call

VOA Exclusive: Boston Bombing Suspect Met Former Chechen Rebel Before Attack

In an exclusive interview with VOA, a former Chechen rebel confirmed he met several times with Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev prior to the attack that killed three and wounded more than 260 others. Read More

Govs in Russia

Governors Seek to Expand U.S. International Media Efforts in Russia

Governors Meehan and McCue traveled with Acting RFE/RL President Kevin Klose to Moscow to consider matters relevant to U.S. international media in Russia.   More

Ambassador in Cambodia

U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia Visits RFA

U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia William Todd visited the staff of Radio Free Asia in Phnom Penh to support the journalists’ efforts to provide accurate news and analysis to the people of Cambodia. More

World Press Freedom Day

BBG Marks World Press Freedom Day 2013

To mark World Press Freedom Day, the Broadcasting Board of Governors and its broadcasters will take time to remember the journalists we’ve lost, reflect on the challenges we face, and move forward as we continue to provide news and analysis to those who don’t have access to a free press.  More

Alhurra’s Ahmad Arram Honored by the Journalistic Freedoms Observatory for "Courage in Journalism" Award

December 18, 2009

Alhurra-Iraq’s Correspondent Ahmad Arram was given the “Courage in Journalism” Award by the Journalistic Freedoms Observatory in Iraq for his reporting on alleged fraudulent land deals being facilitated by the Iraqi government. Mr. Arram’s report, which aired on Oct. 12, 2009, focused on approximately 600,000 Read more »

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Radio Free Afghanistan Interviews Secretary of State Clinton

December 15, 2009

Build on BBG Reach and Impact within the Muslim WorldRadio Free Afghanistan Interviews Secretary of State Clinton In an exclusive interview with Radio Free Afghanistan on Nov. 19, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed guarded optimism about Afghan President Hamid Karzai

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Henry Kissinger, Former Secretary of State, Talks with VOA Russian

December 15, 2009

Help Audiences in Authoritarian Countries Understand the Principles and Practices of Democratic, Free and Just Societies Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State, Talks with VOA Russian In mid-November, VOA

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VOA Mobile Services Continue to Expand

December 15, 2009

Employ Modern Communication techniques and TechnologiesVOA Mobile Services Continue to Expand As people turn to mobile devices for news and information, Voice of America is ramping up delivery of SMS

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RFA Uyghur Interviews Former Guantanamo Detainees

December 15, 2009

Facilitate Citizen DiscourseRFA Uyghur Interviews Former Guantanamo Detainees RFA’s Uyghur Service

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President Obama in East Asia

December 15, 2009

Engage the World in a Conversation About AmericaPresident Obama in East Asia President Obama

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English Web site Launches on New CMS

December 15, 2009

Optimize Broadcasting Operations English Web site Launches on New CMS The Office of New Media launched the freshly-designed English Web site on the new content management system, Clickability. This was a major undertaking, given the volume of content involved in the migration to the new Read more »

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RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani Service Wins Major Award for Political Coverage

December 15, 2009

Preserve Credibility and Ensure Overall Programming Excellence RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani Service Wins Major Award for Political Coverage RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani Service (Radio Azadliq) won one of journalism’s most prestigious awards for its coverage of Azerbaijan’s controversial March referendum. At a gala dinner in London, Radio Azadliq accepted Read more »

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Alhurra and Radio Sawa to Broadcast Live Coverage of President Obama’s Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize

December 10, 2009

On Thursday, Dec. 10, Alhurra television and Radio Sawa will carry live coverage with simultaneous Arabic translation of the ceremony presenting President Obama the Nobel Peace Prize and his remarks at the occasion. Alhurra

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Alhurra TV Examines the Arab-American Experience

December 4, 2009

Alhurra, the Arabic-language satellite channel, will launch new episodes of the popular documentary series Americans. Starting Friday, Dec. 4, Americans will take an extensive look at the rich history of Arab-Americans through a five-part series focusing on Arab-Americans and their lives in the United States. Read more »

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