Rep. Burton on VOA

Rep. Burton on Café D.C.

VOA’s Café D.C. host, Urdu Service Chief Faiz Rehman, speaks with Congressman Dan Burton (R-Ind) about his difficult childhood, his experiences in Washington and his plans to retire from Congress. View»

 

Murrow Dedication

Honoring a Broadcast Legend Anew

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) rededicated its Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station on May 2 in Grimesland, NC. More

Dalai Lama

Discussions With the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama meets with Broadcasting Board of Governors member Michael Meehan and Radio Free Asia President Libby Liu to discuss BBG’s plan to strengthen U.S. international broadcasting through the Voice of America’s Tibetan service and RFA. More

April Board Meeting

BBG Board Meeting, April, 2012

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) held a full board meeting on April 19-20, 2012, at Office of Cuba Broadcasting Headquarters in Miami, FL. More

Shuttle

Shuttle Discovery Over Washington

On its final flight, the Space Shuttle Discovery flew low over the nation’s Capitol as thousands took photographs and applauded. BBG photographer Magda Hishmeh, stationed on the roof of BBG headquarters at the foot of Capitol Hill, captured these images of the historic flight. View Photo Gallery

VOA North Korea

Photo Gallery: VOA in North Korea

VOA journalist Sungwon Baik was among the foreign journalists allowed rare access to various news events inside North Korea this month. View Photo Gallery

Burma Elections

The Vote in Burma

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi waves to supporters from a vehicle after winning one of 48 parliamentary seats in elections April 1. VOA and RFA were in Burma to cover the historic vote. Photo Gallery

Remi Ochlik

Remi Ochlik: Images From a Lasting Legacy

French photographer Remi Ochlik, who was killed in the bombardment of the Syrian City of Homs on February 22, left a legacy of striking photographic work from some of the world’s most dangerous places. Last year, he captured images of the Egyptian revolution for Alhurra TV. View»

BBG Seeks Views on Draft Consolidation Plan for RFE/RL, RFA, MBN

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The Broadcasting Board of Governors is seeking public comment on its newly-released plan to consolidate several support functions of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks and to create a single, non-profit grantee in an effort to redirect managerial Read more »

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Alhurra and Radio Sawa Launch New Websites

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Springfield, VA — Alhurra Television and Radio Sawa launched two new websites to create a better experience for the audience. The new and improved Alhurra and Radio Sawa sites are easier to navigate with a cleaner, more user-friendly design. Alhurra.com and RadioSawa.com also promotes audience interaction, Read more »

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Asian American Heritage Month

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The Broadcasting Board of Governors in conjunction with the Southwest Interagency Committee presents the 2012 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observation, May 22, at the Wilbur J. Cohen Building.

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BBG, VOA Media Event in Dar-Es-Salam, May 17-18

May 17 will feature a full-day training on Health issues and Tanzania and the role of the media in communicating health information, particularly the role of International Broadcasting. About 30 reporters and health experts are participating in this event. The second event on May 18 Read more »

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Alhurra and Al Hayah TV 2 Partner on New Program for the Egyptian Elections

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Springfield, VA  — Alhurra TV and Al Hayah TV 2 will join together for a series of high-profile interviews of Egyptian presidential candidates in the week leading up to the Egyptian election. In each episode of The President – Egypt 2012, a candidate will be Read more »

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On Diversity Day, a Challenge

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During remarks at the Broadcast Board of Governor’s annual Diversity Day celebration, IBB Director Richard Lobo noted that the agency is among the most diverse in Washington. Still, he challenged employees at all levels to do more to build bridges among the many cultures, races Read more »

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CFC Honors BBG Charitable Campaign

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The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area, which each year engages federal employees in the DC metro area with a charitable donation drive, has selected the BBG’s October 18 all-day program with its award for Best Special Event. The award, which honors the Read more »

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New VOA Show Lampoons Iranian Politics

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Voice of America’s newest Persian TV program hits the airwaves in Iran Friday with an off-beat look at the Iranian political scene. The new show, OnTen, which means Antenna in English, is more than just a wrap-up of the week’s headlines.  The half-hour mix of Read more »

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BBG Governance Committee Meeting, May 24

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  The Broadcasting Board of Governors’ Governance Committee will meet on Thursday, May 24, to discuss the implementation of board strategies and other issues. This meeting is not open to the public.

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Rep. Dan Burton Appears on VOA’s Café D.C.

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VOA’s Café D.C. host, Urdu Service Chief Faiz Rehman, speaks with Congressman Dan Burton (R-Ind) on this week’s show. Congressman Burton discusses his reasons for retiring, and also opens up about his troubled childhood. The Congressman also talks about his view on the relationship between Read more »

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