twtw sat aug 18 2012




CBC News: The World This Weekend show

Summary: From a bordertown in Turkey, Syrians recall the changing character of the opposition -- from scattered secular demonstrators to an organized Islamic fighting force. They mourn the passing of the non-violent movement, and the destabilizing effect that sectarian forces may have on the future of Syrian society. Also a full report from Moscow on the jailing of Pussy Riot and how Putin has inadvertently overplayed his hand.