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

Gallup

BBG's Partnership With Gallup

BBG Gov. Michael Meehan, left, and Director of Strategy and Development Bruce Sherman join in discussing the BBG's partnership with Gallup and the release of new data on the perception of media freedom in 133 countries. More

Ashe in Thailand

BBG Gov. Ashe in Southeast Asia

During a 10-day visit to BBG facilities in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, BBG Gov. Victor Ashe greets Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. More

Alhurra Panetta

An Alhurra Exclusive with Sec. Panetta

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addressed the international community’s response to Iran’s nuclear program and the Syrian uprising, the consequences of any military action and the reaction to the burning of the Koran in Afghanistan, in and exclusive interview with Alhurra's Joe Tabet, left. More

McCain on Syria

McCain Talks to Alhurra TV

"The massacre goes on and it’s an unfair fight and these people are struggling for freedom," Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) says in discussing the situation in Syria on Alhurra TV. The one-time presidential candidate was interviewed in Washington by Alhurra's Rana Abtar. More

VOA at 70

The VOA at 70

The Voice of America celebrates its 70th anniversary with a program on March 7: More Watch a video that traces the 70-year history of the VOA. Created by the U.S. government in the opening days of World War II, the Voice of America has evolved into a global multi-media organization with a weekly audience of 141 million. Watch »

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»

Alhurra Puts a Spotlight on Torture in Syria

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Springfield, Va. — Alhurra Television’s debut of Syrian Torture Machine exposes the widespread and systematic use of torture by Syrian President al-Assad’s security forces. The hard-hitting documentary will be followed by a live discussion examining the use of torture by the Syrian regime and the calls Read more »

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Join the BBG in Rededicating the Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station

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You are cordially invited to the Rededication Ceremony of the Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station   Date:   Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Time:  10:00 AM Place:  3919 VOA Site B Road Grimesland, North Carolina 27837   Please join the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) for the Read more »

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VOA Provides US Election Coverage to Desh TV in Bangladesh

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Washington, D.C. — April 4, 2012 — Voice of America has begun supplying Desh TV, one of the most popular satellite channels in Bangladesh, with weekly video updates highlighting the latest developments from the U.S. presidential election. The fast-moving special feature, called “VOA 60,” wraps Read more »

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Photo Gallery: VOA, RFA Cover Burma’s Historic Election

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Washington, D.C. – Burmese voters went to the polls on April 1 and the Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) were there providing  wall-to-wall coverage as democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gained a seat in Parliament. Although she and her National Read more »

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VOA Websites Get New Design

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Washington, D.C. —  Voice of America is giving its websites a new look and additional features, and saving some money in the process. The new layout makes navigation easier for the user, moves more content to the top of the page, provides bigger images, and Read more »

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BBG Board Welcomes Tara Sonenshine’s Confirmation as Under Secretary of State

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In the wake of Senate confirmation on Thursday evening, Tara D. Sonenshine  can soon begin serving as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, which includes representing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG). “Tara brings Read more »

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VOA, RFA to Cover Elections in Burma

Burmese opposition leader and political candidate Aung San Suu Kyi.

Washington, D.C. – As Burmese voters go to the polls on April 1, the Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) will provide wall-to-wall coverage of a society that until recently has lacked electoral freedom. “In a place where approximately one in four Read more »

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