Bashar al-Assad and Jeremy Bowen

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Jeremy Bowen's interview with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on World News was one of the most talked about inteviews around the world. Some of the audience thought it was brilliant journalism, others were appalled by President Assad's presence on the BBC and called it a 'platform' for him. Rajan Datar puts both sides of opinion to BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen, who speaks to him from Beirut. (Photo: From left to right, Jeremy Bowen and Bashar al-Assad)