Global Political Cartoons: August 14 – 20, 2010

US forces — exit: Iraq; enter: Afghanistan; the evolution of democracy in South Africa (hint: Mandela was the pinnacle); China tells Japan to move over; and the drip drip of aid to help Pakistan’s flood victims. Watch the slideshow Subscribe to our multimedia feed on iTune

Philippe Cousteau dives into the Gulf oil spill

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with explorer and environmentalist Philippe Cousteau, grandson of famed underwater pioneer Jacques Cousteau. Earlier this week, the younger Cousteau went for a dive in the waters affected by the oil spill off the Louisiana coast. Download MP3

• Philippe Cousteau’s blog
• Video of Philippe Cousteau dive
• Philippe Cousteau’s post-dive reaction video

Assessing US intelligence on Iran

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Iranian state media today said the military has successfully test-fired Shahab and Sejil missiles, which are capable of reaching much of the Middle East, including Israel and American bases in the Gulf. The move comes just days after revelations of a secret nuclear enrichment program, and just days before multi-party talks on Iran’s nuclear program that will involve the United States. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Charles Duelfer, a former US intelligence officer and weapons inspector. Download MP3 (AP Photo/Fars News Agency, Ali Shaigan)

• Latest coverage from the BBC
• Q & A on Iran and the nuclear issue
• Latest coverage from The World