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  Donald Trump signs executive order to dismantle state-funded news agency Voice of America: Report

  World | March 17, 2025 7:15 IST

  Earlier on March 14, Trump signed an executive order to dismantle seven government offices, including the United States Agency for Global Media, the parent company of Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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  All Voice of America employees put on leave as Trump prepares to cut staff at US-funded media groups

  World | March 16, 2025 12:12 IST

  After coming to power in the US, the Trump administration has taken several steps to assert its authority over Voice of America. Recently, it cancelled contracts that allowed VOA to use material from independent news organisations, such as The Associated Press.

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  Iraq backs off on forcing 44 media outlets closed

  World | June 26, 2012 20:58 IST

  Baghdad, Jun 26:  Iraq has suspended orders to close 44 media operations in the country, including the BBC and Voice of America, after an outcry by press freedom advocates, an official said Tuesday.The Communications and