CNN International is a cable and satellite television network available outside of North America, owned by the American TV network CNN (itself a subsidiary of Time Warner). It carries mostly news and current affairs programming, but also has some music and sports related programming as well.

There are three variants of CNN International, one broadcasting to Europe from London, another broadcasting to Asia, and a third to the Americas. Occasionally CNNI draws from the main CNN feed for news coverage and for programmes such as Larry King Live. In rare circumstances, the CNN domestic U.S. network will turn to CNNI newscasts (primarily, when major international news breaks during the night-time in the U.S.). CNNI will also air CNN domestic U.S. network newscasts whenever major events happen in the United States.

The international aspect of the channel is symbolised by a small spinning globe next to the standard CNN logo.

The network began emissions in 1985, primarily broadcasting to American tourists in hotels. The early studios in Atlanta were tucked away in various corners of the CNN Center, and the newsroom lacked even a digital clock. But in 1994, a major new newsroom and studio complex was built, as CNN decided to compete against the BBC World Service by offering a network that was American, but more internationally-oriented. However, it is sometimes accused of being too patriotic.

On March 10, 1999, while speaking at Harvard, Eason Jordan thanked Fidel Castro for inspiring the creation of CNN International.[1]

In the U.S., the channel was distributed during overnights and weekends on the CNNfn financial channel, until the channel's demise in December 2004.

Controversies

For obvious reasons the also CNN International station is US-focused, while claiming to be internationally oriented. During such national events as O. J. Simpson trial the only broadcast for a few weeks were essentially US local news; regardles for major international events at that time.

External links

• CNN International Website