Hannah Bloch
@hannahbloch.bsky.social
Senior editor on NPR’s international desk.
Wonderful insights into the art of obituary writing from @npr.org’s @dongonyea.bsky.social and Elizabeth Blair
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Writing radio obituaries is an art of its own
NPR's reporters on the choices and challenges of writing obituaries.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Wonderful insights into the art of obituary writing from @npr.org’s @dongonyea.bsky.social and Elizabeth Blair
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Remarkable story by @ejnicholson.bsky.social about 3 nuns sent to a nursing home against their will and how they made a getaway. Their supporters include a granddaughter of Maria von Trapp and former students, one of whom says they “they deserve agency and dignity in old age.” As do all our elders -
Octogenarian Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette went back to their old convent with local support, and an Instagram following. "People are calling us the rebellious sisters!" Rita says.
Meet the Austrian nuns who fled a care home to break into their old convent
Octogenarian Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette went back to their old convent with local support, and an Instagram following. "People are calling us the rebellious sisters!" Rita says.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Remarkable story by @ejnicholson.bsky.social about 3 nuns sent to a nursing home against their will and how they made a getaway. Their supporters include a granddaughter of Maria von Trapp and former students, one of whom says they “they deserve agency and dignity in old age.” As do all our elders -
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NPR's Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still requires a military escort. n.pr/498GMTe
An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began
NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NPR's Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still requires a military escort. n.pr/498GMTe
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Must-read analysis from two POGO experts:
Pulitzer-winner Mark Thompson and former USMC press officer @virginiajburger.bsky.social reflect on the latest restrictions from the DOD⬇️
Pulitzer-winner Mark Thompson and former USMC press officer @virginiajburger.bsky.social reflect on the latest restrictions from the DOD⬇️
Pentagon Press Restrictions – Experts Weigh In
A Pulitzer Prize-winning Pentagon reporter and former USMC press officer reflect on the latest restrictions from Hegseth’s DOD.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Must-read analysis from two POGO experts:
Pulitzer-winner Mark Thompson and former USMC press officer @virginiajburger.bsky.social reflect on the latest restrictions from the DOD⬇️
Pulitzer-winner Mark Thompson and former USMC press officer @virginiajburger.bsky.social reflect on the latest restrictions from the DOD⬇️
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A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
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Many congratulations to @npr.org’s Anas Baba on this wonderful, hugely deserved recognition of his “steadfast and factual coverage of the war in Gaza [that] is making a singular contribution to public understanding of the conflict at great personal risk.”
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Press Release | The Academy’s 2025 Ross Media Award Winners Announced | American Academy of Diplomacy
In a statement issued on October 6, 2025, the American Academy of Diplomacy announced that the winners of the 2025 Ross Media Award for Reporting and Commentary on the Practice of American Diplomacy a...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Many congratulations to @npr.org’s Anas Baba on this wonderful, hugely deserved recognition of his “steadfast and factual coverage of the war in Gaza [that] is making a singular contribution to public understanding of the conflict at great personal risk.”
www.academyofdiplomacy.org/news/press-r...
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Redford le Magnifique—needs no translation
September 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Redford le Magnifique—needs no translation
This looks to be an incredible event at the National Museum of Asian Art, featuring Omara Khan Masoudi, the former director of the National Museum of Afghanistan, among others. Sept. 20, in-person and via Zoom:
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Afghan Storytelling and Preserving Culture - National Museum of Asian Art
Register on Eventbrite to attend in personFree. Registration required.This hybrid program will also
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August 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This looks to be an incredible event at the National Museum of Asian Art, featuring Omara Khan Masoudi, the former director of the National Museum of Afghanistan, among others. Sept. 20, in-person and via Zoom:
asia.si.edu/whats-on/eve...
asia.si.edu/whats-on/eve...
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have not yet been to the dubai airport but can very much can relate to the reflections on travel in this latest far-flung postcards installment by my dear colleague @hannahbloch.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/08/20/g...
Greetings from the Dubai airport, where a long layover can also be a destination
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
have not yet been to the dubai airport but can very much can relate to the reflections on travel in this latest far-flung postcards installment by my dear colleague @hannahbloch.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/08/20/g...
Remembering the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistan’s gift to world music, who died on this day in 1997. “The message of my music is to convey love,” he told me. “It works like a bridge between people and God.”
August 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Remembering the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistan’s gift to world music, who died on this day in 1997. “The message of my music is to convey love,” he told me. “It works like a bridge between people and God.”
The lessons of the Partition of India and Pakistan continue to resonate broadly today.
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August 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The lessons of the Partition of India and Pakistan continue to resonate broadly today.
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Earlier this year, Iran ordered Afghans living illegally in the country to leave. Since then, the government has labeled them Israeli spies, targeted their housing, employment and banking.
Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home
Earlier this year, Iran ordered Afghans living illegally in the country to leave. Since then, the government has labeled them Israeli spies, targeted their housing, employment and banking.
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July 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Earlier this year, Iran ordered Afghans living illegally in the country to leave. Since then, the government has labeled them Israeli spies, targeted their housing, employment and banking.
Very sorry to hear news of the death of pioneering Pakistani journalist Zubeida Mustafa, who inspired so many. Condolences to her loved ones.
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Veteran journalist Zubeida Mustafa passes away in Karachi at 84: family
Karachi Press Club says her legacy will "continue to inspire generations of journalists”.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Very sorry to hear news of the death of pioneering Pakistani journalist Zubeida Mustafa, who inspired so many. Condolences to her loved ones.
www.dawn.com/news/1923093...
www.dawn.com/news/1923093...
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I love this new weekly postcard series on @npr.org created by one of our international desk editors, the superb Hannah Bloch, and our excellent visuals team. Click through to see more postcards from my amazing colleagues!
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world. By @joannakakissis.bsky.social
Greetings from Odesa, Ukraine, where a Black Sea beach offers respite from war
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I love this new weekly postcard series on @npr.org created by one of our international desk editors, the superb Hannah Bloch, and our excellent visuals team. Click through to see more postcards from my amazing colleagues!
From a letter mailed in 1978, stamps with the message:
July 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
From a letter mailed in 1978, stamps with the message:
In honor of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 125th birthday today, the title pages from the Urdu edition of The Little Prince I picked up years ago at a bookshop in Lahore.
June 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In honor of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 125th birthday today, the title pages from the Urdu edition of The Little Prince I picked up years ago at a bookshop in Lahore.
Important documentary about Afghanistan’s cultural heritage, focusing on efforts to excavate and preserve the extraordinary ancient Buddhist site at Mes Aynak — which happens to be sitting atop one of the world’s largest copper deposits
PLEASE join me for a VERY special screening of an updated version of my documentary "Saving Mes Aynak" and an important discussion at the South Asian Institute in #Chicago:
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"Saving Mes Aynak" Special Updated Screening and Discussion - South Asian Institute - Chicago
YouTube video by Brent E. Huffman
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June 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Important documentary about Afghanistan’s cultural heritage, focusing on efforts to excavate and preserve the extraordinary ancient Buddhist site at Mes Aynak — which happens to be sitting atop one of the world’s largest copper deposits
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Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television's most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television's most honored journalists, has died at 91.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television's most honored journalists, has died at 91.
In honor of National Typewriter Day (which was June 23), my grandmother’s Hermes Baby
June 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
In honor of National Typewriter Day (which was June 23), my grandmother’s Hermes Baby
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News: in aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran, and the potential widening of the conflict, staffers from the Voice of America Persian language service have been urgently called back - per 4 VoA staffers.
An admission by Trump administration of the network's utility during crisis.
An admission by Trump administration of the network's utility during crisis.
June 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
News: in aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran, and the potential widening of the conflict, staffers from the Voice of America Persian language service have been urgently called back - per 4 VoA staffers.
An admission by Trump administration of the network's utility during crisis.
An admission by Trump administration of the network's utility during crisis.
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From Gingrich to Tea Party to MAGA - Republican efforts to kill funding for public media have intensified
@deirdrekwalsh.bsky.social and I report on today's House vote on whether to strip public broadcasting of all federal funds - and the history behind it
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@deirdrekwalsh.bsky.social and I report on today's House vote on whether to strip public broadcasting of all federal funds - and the history behind it
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Public media funding up in the air as House prepares to vote on claw backs
The U.S. House plans to vote Thursday on a rescission bill that would claw back two years of funding for the public media system.
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June 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
From Gingrich to Tea Party to MAGA - Republican efforts to kill funding for public media have intensified
@deirdrekwalsh.bsky.social and I report on today's House vote on whether to strip public broadcasting of all federal funds - and the history behind it
www.npr.org/2025/06/12/g...
@deirdrekwalsh.bsky.social and I report on today's House vote on whether to strip public broadcasting of all federal funds - and the history behind it
www.npr.org/2025/06/12/g...
Bloomsday celebration at
🇮🇪 ambassador’s residence
🇮🇪 ambassador’s residence
June 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Bloomsday celebration at
🇮🇪 ambassador’s residence
🇮🇪 ambassador’s residence
Today marks 9 years since NPR colleagues David Gilkey and Zabihullah Tamanna were killed on assignment in Afghanistan. The memorial display at NPR honors their memory. The camera David was carrying when he died is on the left.
We remember them on this day and always.
We remember them on this day and always.
June 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today marks 9 years since NPR colleagues David Gilkey and Zabihullah Tamanna were killed on assignment in Afghanistan. The memorial display at NPR honors their memory. The camera David was carrying when he died is on the left.
We remember them on this day and always.
We remember them on this day and always.