"to the Beirut-based al-Akhbar newspaper, an aggressive outlet often
described as aligned with such anti-Western movements as Hezbollah." Aggressive how? By not recycling the truths of the White Man? Also, are Saudi-funded Salafite outlets aggressive? (thanks Electronic Ali)
PS Emily sent me this: "Note that Max Fisher's description – particularly the designation "aggressive" – appears to come from the replies he got on Twitter in response to his question if it were fair to describe Al-Akhbar as "sympathetic" to Assad. Journalism at it's best."
PS Emily sent me this: "Note that Max Fisher's description – particularly the designation "aggressive" – appears to come from the replies he got on Twitter in response to his question if it were fair to describe Al-Akhbar as "sympathetic" to Assad. Journalism at it's best."