http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/76253 Wed Nov 18 08:00:00 +0100 2009 Global Pulse compares and contrasts news reports from around the world -- tracking important stories you might have missed, and revealing new angles on stories you thought you understood. en http://vodcast.gmx.net/gmx/logo.gif http://vodcast.gmx.net/ http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/91007 (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.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. Wed Nov 18 08:00:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/91007 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/90236 (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?(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?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 Wed Nov 11 08:00:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/90236 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/88986 (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?SOURCES: Al Jazeera English, Qatar; Press TV, Iran; BBC, U.K.; Dawn News, Pakistan Wed Oct 28 07:00:00 +0100 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/88986 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/87804 (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?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. Wed Oct 14 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/87804 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/87204 (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.SOURCES: CCTV, China; Fox News, U.S.; SABC, South Africa; BBC, U.K.; Russia Today, Russia; Newsweek, U.S.; China Digital Times, U.S. Wed Oct 07 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/87204 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/87077 (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. Fri Oct 02 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/87077 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/85283 (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.Sources: France 24, France; TV5Monde, France; BBC, U.K.; CNN, U.S.; ABC News, U.S.; Deutsche Welle, Germany; Al Jazeera, Qatar Fri Sep 18 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/85283 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/84604 (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.Additional links to learn more about swine flu and the vaccine:Swine Flu Vaccine FearmongeringWebMD Swine Flu FactsCDC 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Q&AWorld Health Organization H1N1 InformationSOURCES: Associated Press, U.S.; The Telegraph, U.K.; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; KBS, South Korea; CCTV, China; RT, Russia; South Asia Newsline, India. Fri Sep 11 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/84604 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/83852 (Global Pulse: September 4, 2009) What's in a kiss? Iran's 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 slick power brokers. He has sometimes supported and sometimes reigned in his chosen winner, Ahmadinejad. Position, politics and power drive this dynamic duo. Who will emerge on top?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 Fri Sep 04 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/83852 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/82076 (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, Real Conversations.SOURCES: CCTV, China; BBC, U.K.; KBS, S. Korea; Fox News, U.S.; CBS News, U.S.; CNN, U.S. Fri Aug 28 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/82076 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/81285 (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.Sources: Al Jazeera, Qatar; Press TV, Iran; ABC News, U.S.; BBC, U.K.; Reuters, U.K.; Belfast Telegraph, U.K. Fri Aug 21 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/81285 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/80523 (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. SOURCES: FOX, U.S; CNN, U.S; ARD, Germany; Teleamazonas, Equador; RT, Russia; BBC, U.K; The Colbert Report, U.S. Fri Aug 14 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/80523 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/79806 (Global Pulse: August 7, 2009) If North Korea wanted star power, they found it in Bill Clinton. The official U.S. line is he went to Pyongyang to secure the release of two American journalists. The meeting between the elusive Kim Jong Il and the charismatic Clinton was analyzed and covered almost as much as the freed journalists themselves. Was it a PR coup for Kim, or a thawing of the ice between the U.S. and the D.P.R.K.?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 Fri Aug 07 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/79806 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/78881 (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. Fri Jul 31 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/78881 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/77938 (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.Sources: BBC, U.K.; CCTV, China; NDTV, India; Russia Today, Russia;Deutsche Welle, Germany Fri Jul 24 07:00:00 +0200 2009 http://vodcast.gmx.net/channel/view/184-global-pulse/77938