Washington, D.C. — In a tribute to the life and work of Vaclav Havel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and RFE/RL announce the launch of the Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship. The inaugural Vaclav Havel fellow, Franak Viachorka, will be in Washington for a Read more »
Washington, D.C. — ‘Podelis,’ Voice of America’s cutting-edge TV-webcast to Russia, went live on satellite Wednesday, bringing social media and direct audience participation to a new level. VOA Director David Ensor says the interactive show is, “unlike any television program we have ever produced.” He says Read more »
Radio and TV Martí’s popular series Avanza Cuba (Cuba Forward) takes a look at Cuba’s rich baseball history and the future of the American pastime on the island. The show brings together key figures in Cuban baseball including former players, trainers, managers and others to Read more »
BBG Governor Victor Ashe is in Southeast Asia, visiting BBG facilities, meeting with agency staff and holding talks with U.S. embassy officials and local authorities in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. In the Udon Thani province of northeast Thailand, Ashe toured a BBG transmission facility and Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Health Chat, a pioneering new Voice of America radio program, is giving listeners in Africa a direct line to medical professionals. Veteran health reporter Linord Moudou, the host of Health Chat, says the half-hour show makes it possible for people to question Read more »
Miami — As part of its effort to grow audiences on the island of Cuba, TV Martí continues to launch innovative programming and cutting edge productions. Debuting on a new set and with a new format, “Antena Live” combines aggressive coverage of Cuba with international Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Two new interactive VOA radio shows in Burundi are giving a voice to young entrepreneurs and providing up-to-date information about the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the central African country. The half-hour Kirundi language programs are produced in Burundi and broadcast from the VOA Read more »
Springfield, Va. — During an interview with Alhurra Television, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) discussed the situation in Syria, calling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad a war criminal. The following are excerpts of his interview: McCain on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: I am sure he would not Read more »
2012 National Women’s History Month Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2012 Re-enactment of the historical 1913 Women’s Suffrage March Time: 10:30 A.M. Location: Marchers will meet at 330 Independence Ave., SW (C Street parking lot) The march will take place from Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Café DC, a new weekly TV interview show for Pakistan, premiers on Friday with a relaxed and personal look at some of the people making headlines in and around Washington. In the first edition of the new VOA program, U.S. Congressman Chris Read more »
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