http://www.linktv.org/programs/globalpulse en-us © 2009 Link Media, Inc. Link TV A fast-moving overview of international news and events comparing reports by national broadcasters and dissecting media spin - your global news positioning service. A fast-moving overview of international news and events comparing reports by national broadcasters and dissecting media spin - your global news positioning service. Link TV info@linktv.org http://www.linktv.org/video/4654 Link TV <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> <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> 6abba5d8ab1f4f32243e174beb754661 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 00:05:25 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4628 Link TV <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> <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> 73634c1dcbe056c1f7dcf5969da406c8 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 00:04:56 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4552 Link TV <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> <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> f8905bd3df64ace64a68e154ba72f24c Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:11 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4469 Link TV <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> <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> e0f120eefd76be864f36ffa8d1a1505a Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:21 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, Nobel Peace Prize, Barack Obama, Norway, Afghanistan, Bush, Aspiration, Europe, International, Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons http://www.linktv.org/video/4440 Link TV <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> <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> 7f2be1b45d278ac18804b79207a24c53 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:29 Global Pulse, China, Chinese, 60th, Anniversary, Communist, Communism, Birthday, Mao, Hu, Fireworks, Military, Parade, Tibet, Newsweek, Digital, Times, Critical, Criticism, Tibetan, Beijing, Power http://www.linktv.org/video/4435 Link TV <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> <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> 3bc3e78c17d35e74ecfae5e475d960d7 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:02:38 Global Pulse, Behind-the-Scenes, Interns, Producers, Production, Crew, Team, Meeting, Erin Coker http://www.linktv.org/video/4359 Link TV <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> <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> 961b27cff1f9ef4ee308bb33fe18a91a Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:27 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4322 Link TV <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> <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> 31a262d6247f3513b19d1149102e116d Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:20 Global Pulse, Swine Flu, Vaccine, H1N1 Virus, Schools, Yoga, Tamiflu, Sinovac, Guillain-Barre Syndrome http://www.linktv.org/video/4300 Link TV <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> <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> acf666483bc8723fae7feda6f6a9cb7a Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:25 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4269 Link TV <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> <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> bedc7106ffa9616ddc27e360b9ac02a6 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:28 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4249 Link TV <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> <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> 8c26d2fad09dc76f3ff36b6ea752b0e1 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:21 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4229 Link TV <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> <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> 5dcd0ddd3d918c70d380d32bce4e733a Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:34 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 http://www.linktv.org/video/4198 Link TV <p>(Global Pulse: August 7, 2009) North Korea wanted star power and they found it in Bill Clinton. He secured the release of the two hostages, but the news focused on his meeting with the elusive Kim Jong Il. Was it a PR coup for Kim, or a thawing of the ice between the U.S. and the D.P.R.K.?</p><p>Sources: Al Jazeera, Qatar; KCTV, North Korea; KBS, South Korea; CCTV, China; CNN, U.S.; Fox News, U.S.; New York Times, U.S.; Sydney Morning Herald, Australia</p><p><a href="http://www.linktv.org/globalpulse/blog/post/253/bill-clinton-pleases-north-koreas-kim-jong-il">Read more on the Global Pulse blog</a></p> <p>(Global Pulse: August 7, 2009) North Korea wanted star power and they found it in Bill Clinton. He secured the release of the two hostages, but the news focused on his meeting with the elusive Kim Jong Il. Was it a PR coup for Kim, or a thawing of the ice between the U.S. and the D.P.R.K.?</p><p>Sources: Al Jazeera, Qatar; KCTV, North Korea; KBS, South Korea; CCTV, China; CNN, U.S.; Fox News, U.S.; New York Times, U.S.; Sydney Morning Herald, Australia</p><p><a href="http://www.linktv.org/globalpulse/blog/post/253/bill-clinton-pleases-north-koreas-kim-jong-il">Read more on the Global Pulse blog</a></p> 0b0b0994d12ad343511adfbfc364256e Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:21 Global Pulse, Erin Coker, North Korea, DPRK, Bill Clinton, Kim Jong Il, Pyongyang, Dear Leader, Journalists, Lee, Ling, CurrentTV, Detained, President Obama, Hilary Clinton, South Korea, Myanmar, Burma http://www.linktv.org/video/4174 Link TV (Global Pulse: July 31, 2009) Changes in the earth's environment are destroying the lands and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. Whether global warming is to blame or not, these climate refugees can't wait for the international community to debate policies and solutions. They're demanding help and action now, and their numbers are growing. SOURCES: ABC, U.S; Fox News, U.S; CNN Lou Dobbs, U.S; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; South Asia Newsline, India; TV5, France. (Global Pulse: July 31, 2009) Changes in the earth's environment are destroying the lands and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. Whether global warming is to blame or not, these climate refugees can't wait for the international community to debate policies and solutions. They're demanding help and action now, and their numbers are growing. SOURCES: ABC, U.S; Fox News, U.S; CNN Lou Dobbs, U.S; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; South Asia Newsline, India; TV5, France. f69041d874533096748e2d77480c1fea Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:08 Global Pulse, Climate Change, Global Warming, Environment, Bangladesh, Uganda, Nicaragua, OXFAM, Flood, Drought, Refugee, refugees, http://www.linktv.org/video/4144 Link TV <p>(Global Pulse: July 24, 2009) The U.S. is struggling to catch up in a new race to return man to the moon. China, India, Japan and Russia are putting pride and technology on the line to win. But some people are wondering if walking on the moon again is a step in the wrong direction.</p><p>Sources: BBC, U.K.; CCTV, China; NDTV, India; Russia Today, Russia;Deutsche Welle, Germany</p> <p>(Global Pulse: July 24, 2009) The U.S. is struggling to catch up in a new race to return man to the moon. China, India, Japan and Russia are putting pride and technology on the line to win. But some people are wondering if walking on the moon again is a step in the wrong direction.</p><p>Sources: BBC, U.K.; CCTV, China; NDTV, India; Russia Today, Russia;Deutsche Welle, Germany</p> 605ac7e4c16b8a013b4779b81f883e66 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 00:05:22 Global Pulse, Moon, Lunar, Apollo, Space, Race, Cold War, Rocket, Flag, Orbit, Astronauts, Taikonauts