Published 15:36 24.05.10 Latest update 15:36 24.05.10
Syria: Obama has failed in peace efforts and lost influence in Mideast

Assad's comments come as Obama set to meet with Lebanon PM to raise concerns about alleged Syria-Hezbollah Scud transfer.
By News Agencies

Syrian President Bashar Assad said Monday that the United States has lost its influence in the Middle East due to its failure to contribute to regional peace, in an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica.