Syria dismisses Bush warning on supporting terrorism

SYRIA yesterday defiantly dismissed allegations by US President George W Bush that it was supporting and harbouring terrorists.

Mr Bush issued warnings to Syria and Iran on Monday, accusing them of “unacceptable” conduct and saying they would be held accountable, linking their behaviour to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Syrian foreign ministry information head Bussaina Shaaban said Mr Bush’s accusations were “not new”. She said: “We in Syria are used to such statements. They are part of the constant pressure” by Washington on Damascus.