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60 Minutes, War Crimes
presented by Mike Wallace, 1918-2012; produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 13 mins
Christiane Amanpour reports this 60 Minutes Video, which is about war crimes in Kosovo.
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presented by Mike Wallace, 1918-2012; produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 13 mins
Description
Christiane Amanpour reports this 60 Minutes Video, which is about war crimes in Kosovo.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012, Christiane Amanpour, 1958-
Date Published / Released
1993-02-07, 1999-05-16
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Civilian war casualties, Bombardment, War crimes, Kosovo War, 1998-1999, War and Violence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Who Poisoned The Children?
produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 14 mins
A pharmacist in Haiti used barrels of what he thought was pharmaceutical glycerine to sweeten medicine for children. It turned out to be diethylene glycol instead, and in 1996 children began to die from taking the tainted medicine. The barrels were traced to Europe, and then to China. The FDA was asked to follow u...
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produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1999), 14 mins
Description
A pharmacist in Haiti used barrels of what he thought was pharmaceutical glycerine to sweeten medicine for children. It turned out to be diethylene glycol instead, and in 1996 children began to die from taking the tainted medicine. The barrels were traced to Europe, and then to China. The FDA was asked to follow up with China, but had no authority to get answers. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act came about in the United States because of a simila...
A pharmacist in Haiti used barrels of what he thought was pharmaceutical glycerine to sweeten medicine for children. It turned out to be diethylene glycol instead, and in 1996 children began to die from taking the tainted medicine. The barrels were traced to Europe, and then to China. The FDA was asked to follow up with China, but had no authority to get answers. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act came about in the United States because of a similar problem in the 1930s. Mike Wallace reports.
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Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1997-09-28, 1999-07-11
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Accidental deaths, Chemical industry, Drugs and pharmaceuticals, Disease and Health
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Innocents Abroad (Ecuador)
produced by Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000 and Kim Ty Yong, fl. 1997, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 14 mins
Two American women have been accused of smuggling drugs from Ecuador into the United States after being offered a free trip to the country by generous Ecuadorean gentlemen. Mike Wallace reports.
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produced by Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000 and Kim Ty Yong, fl. 1997, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 14 mins
Description
Two American women have been accused of smuggling drugs from Ecuador into the United States after being offered a free trip to the country by generous Ecuadorean gentlemen. Mike Wallace reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000, Kim Ty Yong, fl. 1997, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1997-11-16
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Drug trafficking, Smuggling, Trade and Commerce
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, What's Saddam Hiding?
produced by Leslie Cockburn, 1952-, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
In this episode of 60 Minutes, Steve Kroft interviews a former member of Saddam Hussein's government, who says that Iraq has biological weapons.
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produced by Leslie Cockburn, 1952-, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
Description
In this episode of 60 Minutes, Steve Kroft interviews a former member of Saddam Hussein's government, who says that Iraq has biological weapons.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Leslie Cockburn, 1952-, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1997-11-23
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Saddam Hussein, 1937-2006
Topic / Theme
Biological weapons, Science and Technology, War and Violence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Trokosi
produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
This segment of 60 Minutes visits Ghana to investigate the west African tradition of enslaving young girls, known as 'trokosi', as punishment for crimes committed by their families or ancestors. Christiane Amanpour reports.
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produced by Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
Description
This segment of 60 Minutes visits Ghana to investigate the west African tradition of enslaving young girls, known as 'trokosi', as punishment for crimes committed by their families or ancestors. Christiane Amanpour reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Andrew Tkach, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Christiane Amanpour, 1958-
Date Published / Released
1997-11-30
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Slaveholders, Slaves, Slavery, Religion and Belief Systems, Race and Gender
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Brother Against Brother (Palestinian Authority)
produced by Harry A. Radliffe, fl. 1995-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
60 Minutes investigates how Yasir Arafat was pressured to crack down on suspected Islamic militants, but is now arresting and jailing his critics, pitting Palestinian against Palestinian. Ed Bradley reports.
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produced by Harry A. Radliffe, fl. 1995-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
Description
60 Minutes investigates how Yasir Arafat was pressured to crack down on suspected Islamic militants, but is now arresting and jailing his critics, pitting Palestinian against Palestinian. Ed Bradley reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Harry A. Radliffe, fl. 1995-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Ed Bradley, 1941-2006
Date Published / Released
1997-12-07
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Yasser Arafat, 1929-2004
Topic / Theme
Political corruption, War and Violence, Palestinians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Private Lives, Public Men (Alan Clark)
produced by John Tiffin, 1930-2010, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Ed Bradley, 1941-2006, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
When most politicians are confronted with their adulterate behavior, they deny and resign. Not so in the case of Alan Clark who is open and candid about his exploits. Morley Safer reports.
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produced by John Tiffin, 1930-2010, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Ed Bradley, 1941-2006, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1997), 13 mins
Description
When most politicians are confronted with their adulterate behavior, they deny and resign. Not so in the case of Alan Clark who is open and candid about his exploits. Morley Safer reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story, Interview
Contributor
John Tiffin, 1930-2010, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Ed Bradley, 1941-2006
Date Published / Released
1997-12-21
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Alan Clark, 1928-1999
Topic / Theme
Infidelity, Politicians, Political and Social Movements, Family and Culture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, The Deadly Trade in Fake Medicine
produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011 and Frank Koughan, fl. 2001-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
60 Minutes investigates the trade of fake drugs and its deadly consequences. Mike Wallace reports.
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produced by Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011 and Frank Koughan, fl. 2001-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
Description
60 Minutes investigates the trade of fake drugs and its deadly consequences. Mike Wallace reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Walt Bogdanich, fl. 1999-2011, Frank Koughan, fl. 2001-2016, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1998-01-18
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Drugs and pharmaceuticals, Counterfeit products, Disease and Health
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, War of Words (Quebec)
produced by Steven Reiner, fl. 1997-2008 and Elizabeth Pearson, fl. 2001, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
February 8, 1998, 5:49 PM-Morley Safer reports on efforts to enforce a French-language-only policy in the Canadian province of Quebec. So-called "language police" levy fines for English signs and force companies to conduct their business in French, driving many English-speakers out of Quebec.
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produced by Steven Reiner, fl. 1997-2008 and Elizabeth Pearson, fl. 2001, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 13 mins
Description
February 8, 1998, 5:49 PM-Morley Safer reports on efforts to enforce a French-language-only policy in the Canadian province of Quebec. So-called "language police" levy fines for English signs and force companies to conduct their business in French, driving many English-speakers out of Quebec.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Steven Reiner, fl. 1997-2008, Elizabeth Pearson, fl. 2001, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Morley Safer, 1931-2016
Date Published / Released
1998-02-08
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Laws and legislation, French language, Family and Culture, Political and Social Movements, French Canadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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60 Minutes, Zero Alert
produced by Leslie Cockburn, 1952-, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
This segment discusses the disarmament problems involved with the nuclear weapons aimed at the U.S. and Russia left over after the end of the Cold War. The decision time for leaders to decide if a missile launched from any location may be headed toward their country is only a few minutes. There is no way to disarm...
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produced by Leslie Cockburn, 1952-, Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 1998), 14 mins
Description
This segment discusses the disarmament problems involved with the nuclear weapons aimed at the U.S. and Russia left over after the end of the Cold War. The decision time for leaders to decide if a missile launched from any location may be headed toward their country is only a few minutes. There is no way to disarm after the retaliatory attack is launched. Sen. Sam Nunn discusses ways to deactivate the warhead or to increase the amount of time nee...
This segment discusses the disarmament problems involved with the nuclear weapons aimed at the U.S. and Russia left over after the end of the Cold War. The decision time for leaders to decide if a missile launched from any location may be headed toward their country is only a few minutes. There is no way to disarm after the retaliatory attack is launched. Sen. Sam Nunn discusses ways to deactivate the warhead or to increase the amount of time needed to launch in order to prevent a disastrous mistake. Steve Kroft reports.
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Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Leslie Cockburn, 1952-, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Steve Kroft, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1998-02-08
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Speaker / Narrator
Sam Nunn, 1938-
Person Discussed
Sam Nunn, 1938-
Topic / Theme
International relations, Nuclear weapons, Disarmament, Cold War, 1945-1989, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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