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 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:37:59 -0800 http://www.linktv.org/video/4979 9f96f36b7aae3b1ff847c26ac94c604e <p>(Global Pulse: January 29, 2010) Despite the epic nature of the disaster in Haiti, this overview of worldwide news coverage of the earthquake reveals that media still found time to commend their nation's rescuers, promote their own star journalists, and even get in some digs at the U.S. While the coverage raised awareness and donations for devastated Haiti, these clips from media around the world show a fine line between compassion and self-promotion while thousands go without food or shelter. This episode also includes an interview with The New Republic's Senior Editor Noam Scheiber.</p><p>SOURCES: KBS, South Korea; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; RT, Russia; TV5, France; CNN, U.S.; CBS, U.S.; ABC, U.S.; FOX, U.S.; The New Republic, U.S.; Health News Review, U.S.</p> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Global Pulse, Haiti, Haitian, Earthquake, Quake, Doctor, Reporters, Journalists, Rescue Teams, Military Presence, Troops, Erin Coker, Noam Scheiber, New Republic, Media Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4926 502cbcfede9f1df5528af4204f33e0c8 <p>(Global Pulse: January 15, 2010) The 1991 START treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons expired in December, but expectations for a reduction in arms remained high. Since then, the picture has been clouded by a push for weapons modernization by American conservatives, and new criticism from Russia's prime minister, Vladimir Putin -- who may be playing to the crowd with his eye on the next presidential election.</p><p>SOURCES: RT, Russia; CCTV, China; Reuters, U.S.; CBS, U.S.; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; New York Times, U.S.; The Moscow Times, Russia.</p> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Global Pulse, Russia, U.S., United States, Nuclear Disarmament, START, Cold War, Missiles, Strategic, Putin, Medvedev, Obama, Russian, American, Talks, Arms Reduction, Missile Defense, START Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4707 9fd98f856d3ca2086168f264a117ed7c <p>(Global Pulse: December 2, 2009) China and the U.S. may be patting themselves on the back for proposing CO2 emission cuts, but African nations are boiling mad. Africa accounts for 14% of the world's population, but emits only 3% of its CO2. Amid floods in the continent's east and drought in the west, Africans accuse the developed world of timidity, and some are calling for climate reparations. After watching, tell us what you think on <a href="http://www.linktv.org/realconversations/8/">Real Conversations</a>, and participate in our <a href="http://newstrust.net/partners/linktv" target="_blank">Climate Change News Hunt with NewsTrust</a>.</p><p>SOURCES: Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; CCTV, China; NTV, Kenya; TV5, France; SABC, South Africa</p> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Climate Change, Global Warming, Environment, Copenhagen, Africa, Kenya, Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, Global Pulse, Erin Coker, Drought, Kyoto, Ethiopia, Protocol, Reparations, CO2, Floods, Kilimanjaro, Ice, Snow Melt, Elephants, Hunger, Starvation Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4654 6abba5d8ab1f4f32243e174beb754661 <p>(Global Pulse: November 18, 2009) Is it time for the U.S to accept China's equality? President Obama makes a historic trip to China, stressing the importance of China as partner in economics and climate change. While media characterized the visit as a debtor treading lightly with its creditor, the reality of the trip may prove to be the emergence of another superpower.</p><p>SOURCES: Sky News, U.K; BBC, U.K; Fox News, U.S; ABC News, U.S; CBS News, U.S; NBC, U.S; KBS, South Korea; CCTV, China; Asia Today, China; RT, Russia.</p> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, China, US, President, Obama, Hu, Economics, G2, Superpower, Climate Change, Asia Tour, Finance, Human Rights, Internet Freedom, Great Firewall, Townhall, Shanghai, Taiwan, Obamao, Oba Mao, Meeting Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4628 73634c1dcbe056c1f7dcf5969da406c8 <p>(Global Pulse: November 11, 2009) Many walls stand around the world, even as Germany celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down. As most media focused on the anniversary celebrations, others tied the plight of Koreans and Palestinians, who are still separated by walls, to the festivities. When trying to keep the peace, are walls ever a good idea?</p><p>SOURCES: RT, Russia; Deutsche Welle, Germany; TV5, France; ABC, U.S., FOX News U.S; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC, U.K; SABC, South Africa; CCTV, China; Press TV, Iran</p> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 globalpulse, linktv, global, pulse, link tv, Berlin, Wall, Anniversary,Israel, separation, wall, border, North Korea, South Korea, Palestine, barrier, palestinian, west bank, communism, erin coker, germany Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4552 f8905bd3df64ace64a68e154ba72f24c <p>(Global Pulse: October 28, 2009) It has been a bloody month for Pakistan. The army has launched an offensive in South Waziristan aided by US drones, and the Taliban are fighting back with suicide bombs in major cities. With hundreds dying, what do the Pakistani people think?</p><p>SOURCES: Al Jazeera English, Qatar; Press TV, Iran; BBC, U.K.; Dawn News, Pakistan</p> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Hillary Clinton, Pakistan, Army, Taliban, Peshawar, Islamabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Suicide Bomb, Bomber, Attack, Kill, Dead, Media, Erin Coker, Islamic International University, Drone, South Waziristan, Assassinate, Assassination, Globalpulse, Global Pulse, Military, Pakistani Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4469 e0f120eefd76be864f36ffa8d1a1505a <p>(Global Pulse: October 14, 2009) President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize catches the media off guard. But the adjectives quickly start flowing. The war in Afghanistan and the contrast between Mr. Obama and his predecessor, President George W. Bush, fueled the blunt criticism and outright mockery of the Nobel Committee's decision. Is the furor directed at Obama the man, or at Obama, the symbol of America?</p><p>Sources: NTVKenya, Kenya; Russia Today, Russia; Press TV, Iran; Al Jazeera, Qatar; Fox News, U.S.; ABC News, U.S.; CBS News, U.S.; Forbes.com, U.S.; CNN, U.S.; Los Angeles Times, U.S.; San Francisco Chronicle, U.S.; The Colbert Report, U.S.</p> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, Nobel Peace Prize, Barack Obama, Norway, Afghanistan, Bush, Aspiration, Europe, International, Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4440 7f2be1b45d278ac18804b79207a24c53 <p>(Global Pulse: October 7, 2009) World media are a bunch of party poopers, criticizing China as it celebrates the 60th anniversary of Communist rule. Fox News' response was predictable, but South African broadcasting seemed to have it in for China as well. China's former "big brother to the North," as Russia Today phrased it, was one of the few willing to join the celebration.</p><p>SOURCES: CCTV, China; Fox News, U.S.; SABC, South Africa; BBC, U.K.; Russia Today, Russia; Newsweek, U.S.; China Digital Times, U.S.</p> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, China, Chinese, 60th, Anniversary, Communist, Communism, Birthday, Mao, Hu, Fireworks, Military, Parade, Tibet, Newsweek, Digital, Times, Critical, Criticism, Tibetan, Beijing, Power Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4435 3bc3e78c17d35e74ecfae5e475d960d7 <p>(Global Pulse: October 1, 2009) A behind-the-scenes look at how Global Pulse happens. Our secret weapon: a committed team of news junkies and journalists from around the world. Our mission is to guide you through all the hype to the heart of news events that matter. When you want to know what the world thinks, and how it will impact you, watch Global Pulse - News Without Borders.</p> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, Behind-the-Scenes, Interns, Producers, Production, Crew, Team, Meeting, Erin Coker Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4359 961b27cff1f9ef4ee308bb33fe18a91a <p>(Global Pulse: September 18, 2009) Banks are at it again -- making profits and doling out bonuses. Bankers say to keep top people, you've got to pay top dollar. Not everyone's buying it; France is leading a charge to prevent the excesses of the past. But bonuses provide benefit for more than just bankers.</p><p>Sources: TV5Monde, France; BBC, U.K.; CNN, U.S.; ABC News, U.S.; Deutsche Welle, Germany; Al Jazeera, Qatar</p> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, France, Bank, Bonuses, Financial, Regulation, Nicholas Sarkozy, Angela Merkel, BNP Paribas, Excessive Pay, Stock Options, Markets, Clawback, Barclays, HSBC, AIG, Protest, Congress, London, Paris, New York, Bonus Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4322 31a262d6247f3513b19d1149102e116d <p>(Global Pulse: September 11, 2009) Flu season means vaccine worries. Some countries have it, some don't, and others fear unequal distribution. And there are the conspiracy theories, making it difficult to know what's fact, and what's fiction.</p><p>Additional links to learn more about swine flu and the vaccine:</p><p><a href="http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=1296" target="_blank">Swine Flu Vaccine Fearmongering</a><br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/swine-flu-faq-1" target="_blank">WebMD Swine Flu Facts</a><br /><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm" target="_blank">CDC 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Q&A</a><br /><a href="http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/" target="_blank">World Health Organization H1N1 Information</a></p><p>SOURCES: Associated Press, U.S.; The Telegraph, U.K.; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; KBS, South Korea; CCTV, China; RT, Russia; South Asia Newsline, India.</p> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, Swine Flu, Vaccine, H1N1 Virus, Schools, Yoga, Tamiflu, Sinovac, Guillain-Barre Syndrome Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4300 acf666483bc8723fae7feda6f6a9cb7a <p>(Global Pulse: September 4, 2009) What's in a kiss? Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ahmadinejad took part in one of the most analyzed kisses since Romeo and Juliet. Since then, the Ayatollah has walked a razor's edge between reformers, hardline revolutionaries and other power brokers. He has sometimes supported and sometimes restrained his chosen electoral winner, Ahmadinejad. Position, politics and power drive this dynamic duo. Who will prevail?</p><p>Sources: Press TV, Iran; Mehr News Agency, Iran; Al Jazeera, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; New York Times, U.S.; TV 5, France; TV 24, France</p> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, Larijani, Islamic Revolution, Political Crisis, Reform Movement, Presidential Election, Mass Trials, Torture, Beatings, Rape, Revolutionary Guards, Prisoners, Prison, Rape, Abtahi Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4269 bedc7106ffa9616ddc27e360b9ac02a6 <p>(Global Pulse: August 28, 2009) The U.S. health care debate is raging, and other developed countries are part of the argument -- though not always willingly. Everyone has a health care story, so tell us yours -- no matter what country you live in -- at Link TV's new webcam discussion site, <a href="http://www.linktv.org/realconversations/4/what-is-your-health-care-story" target="_self">Real Conversations</a>.</p><p>SOURCES: CCTV, China; BBC, U.K.; KBS, S. Korea; Fox News, U.S.; CBS News, U.S.; CNN, U.S.</p> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Health Care, Healthcare, Reform, United States, NHS, National Health Service, United Kingdom, China, South Korea, OECD, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Cost Per Capita, Ratio, Doctor, Medical, Debate, Town Hall, Hedrick, Hannity, Dobbs, Life Expectancy, Real Conversations, Webcam, Public Option, Universal, Health Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4249 8c26d2fad09dc76f3ff36b6ea752b0e1 <p>(Global Pulse: August 21, 2009) Afghan women can now vote and run for office, but they are still second-class citizens. Domestic violence is entrenched in society, the majority of women in Afghanistan are illiterate, and nearly half are married off while still children, under 16. Shocking numbers of Afghan women set themselves on fire, a fact that is underreported by Western media and may well signal their desperation. Whether the current election will help rectify these problems remains to be seen.</p><p><a href="http://www.linktv.org/globalpulse/blog">Read the Global Pulse Blog</a></p><p>Sources: Al Jazeera, Qatar; Press TV, Iran; ABC News, U.S.; BBC, U.K.; Reuters, U.K.; Belfast Telegraph, U.K.</p> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, Afghanistan, Women, Presidential Election, Vote, Voting, Ballots, Fraud, Hamid Karzai, Taliban, Shia, Women's Rights, Domestic Violence, Forced Marriage, Illiteracy, Oppression, Malalai Joya, Immolation Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/4229 5dcd0ddd3d918c70d380d32bce4e733a <p>(Global Pulse: August 14, 2009) It's the summer season, so bring on the silly news stories. That is, news stories about scantily clad politicians worldwide. Chancellor Merkel in her underwear gives new meaning to government transparency. President Correa of Ecuador gets a resounding WOW! And the obsession with Russian Prime Minister Putin's pecs vs. President Obama's buff physique had many in the media talking.</p><p>SOURCES: FOX, U.S; CNN, U.S; ARD, Germany; Teleamazonas, Equador; RT, Russia; BBC, U.K; The Colbert Report, U.S.</p> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, Naked, Nude, Humor, Joke, Underwear, Bod, Panties, Sexy, Presidents, Angela Merkel, Raphael Correa, Kim Jong Il, Sarkozy, Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama, Abs, Pecs, Silly News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/rss/linktv_rss.gif http://www.linktv.org/programs/globalpulse