Syrian TV reporter defects

A well-known Syrian television presenter has revealed to The Guardian that he is a spy. Ghatan Sleiba, 33, from the pro-Assad al-Dunya channel, says he has been providing intelligence to the rebels for months. Syria is the focus of this edition of Media Watch, on Monday 2nd July 2012.

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James Creedon

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19/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Kim Jong-Il: from scenes of grief to "Team America"

MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 19/12/2011: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is dead: we take a look at the reaction online to epic scenes of mourning in Pyongyang. Also, he was one of the most caricatured men in history. We'll take a look at some examples. Team America, anyone?!

15/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Insults and unflattering cartoons: the end of the Entente Cordiale?

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 15/12/2011: Mud slinging between Sarkozy and Cameron...AGAIN (although mainly in one direction), as well as a highly offensive depiction of the Brits on the front of Charlie Hebdo, might lead one to believe that official relations between France and Britain have hit a new low. This as well as reaction to the Chirac verdict in today's Mediawatch.

14/12/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Mitt Romney speaks French? Quelle horreur!

MEDIAWATCH, Wed. 14/12/2011: Mitt Romney "haters" have found the perfect tool to attack the Republican presidential hopeful: a video of him speaking French. Remember what happened to John Kerry in 2002? Also, a shortage of GPs in the French countryside prompts one mayor to suggest using vets instead. Finally, we discover Merkozy, in pictures.

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13/12/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Buy French'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tue. 13/12/11: "Buy French" is the slogan of the moment for presidential candidates looking to boost industry. Centrist François Bayrou follows the pack, but forgets to check where his car was made. Meanwhile, far-right leader Marine Le Pen attacks a documentary on her National Front party without even having seen it.