Istanbul Journal: Pirate Radio Gives Voice to Syrian Opposition

Over a dozen opposition radio stations broadcast into Syria, and some activists try to keep their signals, and themselves, alive by running operations from places like Turkey.

    



How Syria Media Advisers Decided Who Would Speak to President Assad

After Charlie Rose broadcast an hourlong talk with Bashar al-Assad on PBS, George Stephanopoulos of ABC was invited to do the same, but the rug was pulled out from under him.

    



Assad Denies Chemical Attack in Interview for U.S. Viewers

The interview with President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, which took place on Sunday at the presidential palace in Damascus, will be broadcast on Monday by CBS and PBS.

    



American Tells of Odyssey as Prisoner of Syrian Rebels

Matthew Schrier, a photographer, says he was held for seven months by jihadi fighters opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. After being robbed, tortured and accused of being an American spy, he escaped in July.

    

Washington Post Site Hacked by Syrian Group

The paper reported that a hacker collective called the Syrian Electronic Army had also targeted Time magazine and CNN, suggesting a coordinated attack.

    



King Abdullah of Jordan Has Criticism for All Concerned

In a magazine interview, King Abdullah criticized other Arab leaders, officials in Jordan and even his sons while insisting that only he can lead the country’s transition to democracy.