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(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 03:00:00 -0400 U.S. vs Iran: Missiles and Diplomacy 10510320 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/free-at-last/10510320/
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(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?nSOURCES: 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 03:00:00 -0400 Free at Last 10440490 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/crisis-in-zimbabwe/10440490/
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(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?nSOURCES: 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 03:00:00 -0400 Crisis in Zimbabwe 10294565 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/war-isnt-news-anymore/10294565/
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(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 03:00:00 -0400 War Isn't News Anymore? 10160499 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/guantanamo-bay-the-constitution-asserted/10160499/
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(Global Pulse: June 19, 2008) America's war on terror encountered a new challenge. In a stunning decision, the Supreme Court said even suspectednforeign 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?nnSOURCES: NBC, U.S.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; ABC, U.S.; Press TV, Iran; Fox, U.S.;nBBC, U.K.; Herald Sun, Australia; Metro News, U.K.; Intl. Herald Tribune, U.S. ]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Guantanamo Bay: The Constitution Asserted 10016892 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/turkeys-headscarf-battle/10016892/
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(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.nSOURCES: BBC, U.K; Al Alam, Iran; Al Jazeera, Qatar; TRT International, Turkey; Deutsch Welle, Germany. ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Turkey's Headscarf Battle 9885311 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/the-worlds-eyes-on-obama/9885311/
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(Global Pulse: June 5, 2008) Illinois Senator Barack Obama rises from political longshot to an historic victory 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 03:00:00 -0400 The World's Eyes On Obama 9771993 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/protests-fueled-by-oil/9771993/
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(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? nSOURCES: 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 03:00:00 -0400 Protests Fueled By Oil 10270555 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/china-earthquake-china-uncensored/10270555/
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(Global Pulse: May 23, 2008) A 7.9 magnitude earthquake decimates central China. In a startling move, the government allows 24/7 coverage of the catastrophe. News media, used to strict control, is suddenly free to report the scope of the devastation. But that freedom is not all it seems. Will the taste of Western-style news coverage help reshape Chinese media?nSOURCES: ABC News, NBC News, BBC, Al Jazeera English, CCTV, Asia Today ]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 03:00:00 -0400 China Earthquake - China Uncensored 9324357 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/-globalpulse-may-8-2008-oil-gas-and-carrots-globalpulse-may-8-2008-oil-gas-and-carrots/9324357/
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SUMMARY: 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 03:00:00 -0400 (Globalpulse: May 8, 2008) Oil, Gas ? and Carrots(Globalpulse: May 8, 2008) Oil, Gas ? and Carrots 8915522 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/food-price-crisis/8915522/
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(Global Pulse: May 2, 2008) Global food prices soar and the world's poorest people go even hungrier. Food riots fuel political crises in some nations. Rich nations pledge more aid. Will it be enough to stop what some world leaders call a silent tsunami of hunger ?nSOURCES: ABC News BBC, U.K.; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; CCTV, China; 5 Day News, U.S. ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Food Price Crisis 8756805 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/carters-provocation/8756805/
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(April 24, 2008) Former president Jimmy Carter meets with the leadership of Hamas in Syria. The meeting brings swift and harsh condemnation from the Bush administration and Israel. Even the U.S. presidential candidates question the move. But a defiant Carter shrugs off the criticism, accusing Washington and Tel Aviv of missing an historic opportunity for dialogue. The meeting is largely overlooked in the United States. SOURCES: ABC News Press TV BBC, U.K.; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; TV5, France ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Carter's Provocation 8599907 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/04-17-08-muslim-or-european/8599907/
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The integration of Muslims in Europe has been a difficult process marred by several events that have lead to protests worldwide. The knighthood of Salman Rushdie, Danish cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammad, the release of a Dutch anti-Islam film, and an Anglican archbishop suggesting the introduction of Islamic Sharia law continue to divide Muslims and Europeans. Sources: Press TV, Iran; Al Alam, Iran; South Asia Newsline, India; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC; U.K; Deutsche Welle, Germany. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0400 04.17.08 Muslim or European? 7987836 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/china-gets-torched/7987836/
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(April 10, 2008) China has been haunted by accusations of human rights violations since it won the 2008 Olympics bid. China's TV news put a unique spin on the torch relay, turning a liability dogged by protests into an asset by stoking Chinese nationalism among ethnic Chinese worldwide. nnSources: FOX News, ABC News, NBC News, U.S.; BBC, U.K.; Deutsch Welle, Germany; TV5, France; Asia Today, China and World Wide Watch, China. ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0400 China Gets Torched 7574228 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/world-wheat-crisis/7574228/
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In the U.S., pastries may cost a few pennies more. But in Pakistan and Egypt, soaring wheat prices have caused bread riots, and in the poorest countries, babies will starve. The wheat crisis is caused by a nexus of factors - drought in Australia, growing demand in Asia, market speculation, and even the use of food to make biofeuls. The effects make clear that the global economy is, for some, a trap they cannot see, or escape. SOURCES: ABC News, U.S.; Deutche Welle, Germany; Hechos, El Salvador; Teletrece, Chile; BBC, U.K.; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; South Asia Newsline, India; KBS, Korea. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0400 World Wheat Crisis 7413546 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tibet-china-strikes-back/7413546/
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China launched a propaganda war as the Olympic torch was kindled. Tibetans were shown beating up Han Chinese and looting shops, juxtaposed with picturesque features on Chinese guarantees of freedom for Buddhists. Chinese nationalism has been stoked, but the path of the Olympic torch is already rife with dissent. SOURCES: TV5, France; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; BBC, U.K.; Fox News and ABC News, U.S.; Asia Today and China Today, China. ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Tibet: China Strikes Back 7315134 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/pakistan-return-to-justice/7315134/
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There has been a historic shift in Pakistan that is largely overlooked in the U.S. - a struggle for democracy, led by lawyers. In the U.S., the lack of news coverage has created a distorted view of Pakistan's President Musharraf and of the Pakistani people. The United States' support of Musharraf, widely considered a dictator, has generated anger at America in Pakistan's middle class.nSOURCES: CCTV, China; BB, U.K.; South Asia Newsline, India; NBC, U.S.; Al Jazeera English, Qatar ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Pakistan: Return to Justice 7275991 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/nigeria-kenya-and-the-rule-of-law/7275991/
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(March 12, 2008) Election results were disputed in both Nigeria and Kenya, but the similarity ended there. Kenya, considered one of the most stable democracies in Africa, descended into bloody tribal conflict. Nigeria, by contrast, conducted a massive vote recount and turned to the courts, patiently awaiting a verdict. A tentative peace is now holding in Kenya, and Nigeria's opposition has taken the case to the Supreme Court. But surely, the Nigerian faith in the rule of law has been the better course, with hundreds of lives saved.nSOURCES: NTA, Nigeria; CCTV, China; NBC News, U.S.; TV5, France; Al Jazeera English, Qatar. ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Nigeria, Kenya, and the Rule of Law 7275995 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/a-russian-mirage-free-media-and-democratic-elections/7275995/
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(March 6, 2008) Russia has elected a new president, and, surprise, he's Dimitry Medvedev, President Putin's protégée and handpicked candidate. With an overwhelming 70% of the vote, restrictions on opposition candidates, and biased media coverage, many observers inside and outside the country have deemed the elections undemocratic. Watch as we compare the coverage from the Kremlin sponsored Russia Today and media from around the world.nSources: Russia Today, Russia; Al Jazeera English, Doha; NBC News, U.S; Deutch Welle, Germany. ]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0500 A Russian Mirage? Free Media and Democratic Elections 7276001 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/turkey-and-the-headscarf/7276001/
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(February 21, 2008) Turkey's ban on women's headscarves kept religious women from attending college. Is the lifting of the ban a liberalization, helping equalize the poor and the rich? Or is it a step on the slippery slope toward Islamization? As Europe continues to mull over Turkey's bid to join the EU, the answer will have serious consequences.nSOURCES: TRT, Turkey; Deutche Welle, Germany; TV5, France; TVE, Spain; Alalam and Press TV, Iran; Al Jazeera English, Qater. ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Turkey and the Headscarf 7276004 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/fta-for-free-or-for-sale/7276004/
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(February 15, 2008) Global Pulse looks at news from Korea and Colombia - two nations where the U.S. fought hard to establish free trade agreements - discovering that many people are less enthusiastic about the agreements than their leaders. And guess what? The same is true in the United States.nSOURCES: RCN, Columbia; Globovision, Venezuela; KBS, Korea; CNN, U.S. ]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 FTA: For Free or For Sale? 7276007 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tortured-words/7276007/
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(February 13, 2008) Interrogation or torture, trial or travesty - news media around the world used their own perspectives to judge the upcoming trial of key 9/11 suspects by military tribunal. What you call it matters, shaping public opinion in the U.S. and worldwide. Especially revealing are the differences in images and words between U.S. and international broadcasters - of 9/11, and of waterboarding. SOURCES: BBC, U.K.; TVE, Spain; NBC News and Fox News, U.S.; Press TV, Iran; Al Jazeera English, Qatar. ]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Tortured Words 7276012 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/a-perfect-economic-storm/7276012/
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(February 1, 2008) Is it possible that a single day without America's financial might could result in a world economic fiasco? No, not unless you add in the ongoing mortgage crisis and a spectacular bank fraud in Paris. Investors worldwide are being advised to batten down the hatches - its a perfect economic storm.nSOURCES: ABC News, The Daily Show, U.S.; KBS Korea; BBC, U.K.; Deutche Welle, Germany; TV5, France; Russia Today, Russia. ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0500 A Perfect Economic Storm 7276016 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/a-whale-of-a-tale-japan-vs-environmentalists/7276016/
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(January 24, 2008) This year's Japanese whaling fleet plans to kill hundreds of whales in the name of "research." But, not if environmental groups like Greenpeace and The Sea Shepherd have anything to say about it. So far they have tried several tactics to thwart the harvest they believe is for commercial whaling, a practice that was outlawed in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission. Watch as we show you world wide opinions on this battle in the Antarctica.nSources: TV5, France; BBC, U.K; NHK News, Japan; Al Jazeera English, Doha. ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0500 A Whale of a Tale: Japan vs. Environmentalists 7276019 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/electoral-chaos/7276019/
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(January 10, 2008) Right now most U.S. media is focused on the drama of the presidential primary elections. But in several other countries the drama of the electoral process has risen to violent and chaotic levels. Kenya is struggling to quell the violence that has turned into ethnic cleansing. Georgia is dealing with a dissolved government only to have the same president elected again, and Bhutan has experienced for the first time the right to vote. Watch as Global Pulse presents a round-up of international elections and the literal fight for a democratic world.nSources: TV5, France; Russia Today, Russia; Al Jazeera English, Doha; ABC News, U.S; NBC News, U.S; Fox News, U.S. ]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0500 Electoral Chaos