Everybody Wants One Now

English-language television news channels have been cropping up all over the globe, in places as diverse as China, Russia, the Middle East and, surprisingly enough, in France. Many of these stations are at least partly government-owned, and some viewers question their ability to avoid becoming a mouthpiece for certain policies. Proponents counter that these broadcasts will cover areas neglected by the dominant English-language networks such as CNN and the BBC, based in the US and the UK, respectively. While controversial stations like Al-Jazeera English have yet to find an audience in the US, many agree that the demand is sure to grow, especially if these alternative broadcasts deliver a fresh perspective without heavy-handed propaganda. – YaleGlobal