Assad: France a backer of 'terrorism'

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad launched a scathing attack on France on Monday, accusing it of backing "terrorism" and saying it has "no right to talk about peace" in the war-torn country, AFP reports.

"France has been the standard bearer of support for terrorism in Syria since the early days of the conflict," Assad charged, referring to Paris's support for rebels who have been battling his regime since 2011.