1. Press TV – the Iranian government station – showed international sports news including the Tour Championship golf coverage and Serie A Italian soccer. I imagined Press TV not wanting to show the Western world to its viewers but that was not the case. The anchor also spoke very good English which I did not find on all the other networks.
2. Russia Today - The reporter sounded like he belonged on an American newscast but the anchor spoke with a very strong Russian accent. Again, the channel brought up international issues such as the Somalian pirates. The main story was a piece on migratory paths for birds and I don't think I have ever seen anything like that on an American news station.
3. BBC World News - I was disappointed when I clicked on the link and the BBC channel was audio only. I learned so much more from watching the other two channels because I could see them and the set surrounding the anchors. BBC World News was having a two person discussion on bank bail-outs. It was interesting listening to their take on the issue and strange to think about how other countries are going through similar challenges that we face in the United States. I've never really considered that other countries have to deal with the economic situation even though I obviously know that it is a world-wide concern.
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