A fast-moving overview of international news and events comparing reports by national broadcasters and dissecting media spin - your global news positioning service. http://www.linktv.org/programs/globalpulse en-us Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:01:09 -0700 http://www.linktv.org/video/2844 6f1d0705c91c2145201df18a1a0c7345 (Global Pulse: August 14, 2008) Long-simmering tension over a disputed region erupts in fighting between Russia and Georgia. Each side claims to be the victim of the other's aggression. Is Russia re-asserting its military might for the world to see, or did Georgia over play its military hand? SOURCES: Russia Today, Russia; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC News, U.K.; Deutsche Welle, Germany; Press TV, Iran; ABC News, U.S., Fox News, U.S. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, georgia, republic of georgia, russia, ossetia, south ossetia, abkhazia, saakashvili, geo-politics, oil, military force, caucuses, Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2799 0d9095b0d6bbe98ea0c9c02b11b59ee3 (Global Pulse: August 8, 2008) Everyone's seeing green. With high oil prices and moves to combat global warming, many around the world are coming up with new ideas to combat high energy prices. SOURCES: Deutsche Welle, Germany; CNN, U.S.; KBS, South Korea; Russia Today, Russia Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, sail, solar power, super bugs, bacteria, alternative energy, green technology, environment, wind, sustainable, oil, hydrogen, global pulse Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2798 952c3ff98a6acdc36497d839e31aa57c (Global Pulse: August 7, 2008) While the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan dominate most war news coverage, there is another war raging much closer to the United States. The Mexican police and army are waging a battle against the cash rich and weapons-heavy drug cartels with 2008 being one of the bloodiest years to date. While U.S news usually portrays the confrontations as a Mexican problem threatening to move north, Latin news sources paint a picture of U.S demand driving the cartels to do whatever it takes to move the drugs north. SOURCES: NBC News, U.S.; CNN; U.S.; BBC News, U.K.; Galavision, Mexico; Univision, U.S.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; Telesur, Venezuela Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, drugs, cartels, Mexico, cocaine, marijuana, addiction, violence, army, drug, gang, cartel, addict, global pulse Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2778 fd4f21f2556dad0ea8b7a5c04eabebda (Global Pulse: July 31, 2008) China promised journalists complete freedom at the Olympics. But the press found that crashing Beijing's great wall of censorship was an Olympic sport in itself. Did media control, doping and a "tough love" charm offensive tarnish China's Olympic gold? SOURCES: CCTV, China; Al Jazeera, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; DW-TV, Germany; TV5, France Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, china, olympics, olympic games, beijing, athletics, censorship, doping, drug testing, media control, ioc Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2763 f804d21145597e42851fa736e221da3f (Global Pulse, July 24, 2008) Barack Obama toured the Middle East and Europe on a fact finding voyage surrounded by world and domestic media. While every step Obama took was documented and scrutinized worldwide, is anyone covering John McCain? SOURCES: CNN, U.S., Al Jazeera English, Qatar; The Media Line, Israel; BBC, U.K.; Deutsche Welle, Germany; Asia Today, China; JohnMcCain.com, U.S.; The Daily Show with John Stewart, U.S. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, Obama, trip, McCain, international, tour, Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Germany, media, bias Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2737 9ff7c9eb9d37f434db778f59178012da (Global Pulse: July 17, 2008) Iran surprises the world with two rounds of missile tests. But the U.S. has a diplomatic surprise of its own. Can a U-turn in the White House be the first step in ending the Iran nuclear crisis? SOURCES: Press TV, Iran; Al Jazeera, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; CNN, U.S.; Fox, U.S.; NBC, U.S.; ABC, U.S.; Wall Street Journal, U.S.; Deutsche Welle, Germany Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, Iran, missiles, Israel, nuclear, sanctions, europeanunion, Solana, Burns, Ahmadinejad, doctoredphoto Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2716 cdd96eedd7f695f4d61802f8105ba2b0 (Global Pulse: July 10, 2008) The world watched as Colombian soldiers "fooled" the rebel group FARC into releasing 15 hostages including 3 Americans and Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt. The Colombian government claimed the entire operation was implemented without guns, without ransom, and solely by the Colombians. But what about the $20 million dollars? SOURCES: RCN, Colombia; TV5, France; BBC, U.K.; ABC, U.S.; NPR News, U.S.; Once Noticias, Mexico; Al Jazeera English, Qatar Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, Ingrid Betancourt, Colombia, FARC, France, hostage, hostages, release, mccain visit, global pulse Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2701 df0e09d6f25a15a815563df9827f48fa (Global Pulse: July 3, 2008) Robert Mugabe wins re-election as president of Zimbabwe in a campaign of violence and intimidation. Activists fight back, with new media as their weapon. Can the people of Zimbabwe take back the democracy Mugabe stole? SOURCES: BBC, U.K.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; ABC News, U.S.; CCTV, China; Deutsche Welle, Germany; The Chronicle (online), Zimbabwe; The Star (online), South Africa; The Times (online), South Africa; The Post (online), Republic of Cameroon; New Era (online), Namibia; Sokwanele.com, Zimbabwe Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, zimbabwe, mugabe, tsvangirai, presidential runoff, election violence, south africa, african union, google, earth, flickr Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2691 110eec23201d80e40d0c4a48954e2ff5 (Global Pulse: June 26, 2008) While the Iraq and Afghanistan wars rage on, consistent coverage of these conflicts is disappearing from network news. Lara Logan, chief foreign correspondent for CBS News, vented her frustrations to Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show," setting off a storm of commentary. While the foreign media continues to cover events unfolding in Iraq and Afghanistan, we compare what makes it into the U.S.'s nightly newscasts. SOURCES: Daily Show, Comedy Central; New York Times, U.S; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC, U.K; Al Alam, Iran; Asia Today, China; NBC News, U.S.; The Huffington Post, U.S.; Power Line, U.S.; ABC News, U.S. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, Lara Logan, Jon Stewart, Daily Show, Iraq, war, Afghanistan, Tyndall Report, Huffington Post Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2679 9813b270ed0288e7c0388f0fd4ec68f5 (Global Pulse: June 19, 2008) America's war on terror encountered a new challenge. In a stunning decision, the Supreme Court said even suspected foreign terrorists are protected by the U.S. Constitution. Can the landmark ruling and the lesson of one man's ordeal end the legal limbo of detainees at Guantanamo Bay? SOURCES: NBC, U.S.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; ABC, U.S.; Press TV, Iran; Fox, U.S.; BBC, U.K.; Herald Sun, Australia; Metro News, U.K.; Intl. Herald Tribune, U.S. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 globalpulse, linktv, guantanamo, gitmo, prison, supreme court, constitution, bush, detainee, sami hajj, terror, terrorist, terrorism, 9/11, september 11th, war Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2658 18ad9899f3f21a5a1583584d5f11c0c0 (Global Pulse: June 12, 2008) To ban or not to ban, that is the issue in Turkey. The pro-Islamic government tried to overturn a ban on women wearing headscarves in the universities. But the Supreme Court says no, lifting the ban would violate Turkey's strict constitution that separates church and state. For violating the constitution the ruling party could be banned from politics - a controversial move as the party has been elected twice by the people. SOURCES: BBC, U.K; Al Alam, Iran; Al Jazeera, Qatar; TRT International, Turkey; Deutsch Welle, Germany. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, headscarves, Turkey, ban, turban, hijab, Erdogan, secular, Islam, Muslim, Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2630 dd17e652cd2a08fdb8bf7f68e2ad3814 (Global Pulse: June 5, 2008) Illinois Senator Barack Obama rises from political longshot to historic victor in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. His vision of change captures the attention of the world. Will that vision change how the world sees America? SOURCES: Al Jazeera English, CCTV, BBC America, Press TV, South Asia Newsline, Hechos, RCN, Al Alam Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, globalpulse, Barack Obama, African American, Presidential candidate, Democrats, nomination, Kenya, Hispanic voters, race, racism, Iran, Pakistan Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2603 92f54963fc39a9d87c2253186808ea61 (Global Pulse: May 30, 2008) As the price of oil breaks new records, people worldwide are protesting the increases in their living costs. Now, politicians are responding, trying to come up with ways to ease the burden. Will tax cutting strategies work, or are they just an attempted quick fix for a problem that's not going away anytime soon? SOURCES: CCTV, China; Deutsch Welle, Germany; Fox News, U.S; ABC, U.S, NBC, U.S; BBC, U.K; Univision, U.S; TV5, France; Al Jazeera English, Qatar. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 globalpulse, linktv, oil, prices, gas, protests, tax, cuts, trucks, lorry, Nepal, Cameroon, England, fishermen, France, Indonesia Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2562 dbab2adc8f9d078009ee3fa810bea142 (Global Pulse: May 16, 2008) In a matter of weeks, Asia has been hit with devastating natural disasters like the cyclone in Myanmar and China's earthquake. Thousands have been killed and millions left homeless. While millions suffer there is another possible disaster spreading throughout Asia, the H5N1 virus or "bird flu". More outbreaks of the virus are spreading from Russia to South Korea leading to quick quarantines and a fear that the virus will infect humans. SOURCES: BBC, U.K; Russia Today, Russia; NHK News, Japan; KBS News, South Korea. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 linktv, global pulse, Asia, bird, flu, avian, cyclone, earthquake, Indonesia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, H5N1, outbreak, virus, China, Burma, Myanmar Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2538 1bf0c59238dd24a7f09a889483a50e8f (Global Pulse: May 8, 2008) While oil and natural gas prices are skyrocketing, the world's energy consumers are trying to find ways to reserve oil and gas for themselves. Now, energy rich countries are using their resources as political leverage: Iran is trying to sell it. Venezuela is trying to barter and trade, while oil hungry countries use different strategies to buy into Africa. SOURCES: ABC News, U.S.; BBC, U.K.; Press TV and Al Alam, Iran; TV5, France; Latino America Noticias, ; Asia Today, China; South Asia Newsline, India; Al Jazeera English, Qatar. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 globalpulse, linktv, oil, crude oil, gas, energy, natural gas, price, pipeline, pipe, Iran, nuclear, sanction, Switzerland, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Africa, China, India, Pakistan, military Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/rss/linktv_rss.gif http://www.linktv.org/programs/globalpulse