Seized Turkish Opposition Newspaper Changes Its Tune

A leading Turkish newspaper that was staunchly opposed to the country's president has printed its first edition since being seized by authorities, and the publication now features a distinctly pro-government slant. Sunday's edition of Zaman, Turkey's largest-circulation daily, led with an article about what it called the "historical excitement" over a nearly-completed bridge project. The front page also prominently featured a photograph of a smiling President...

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