Massive and blistering' response to Assad's chemical or biowarfare

France's Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, warned of a "massive and blistering" response if the Assad regime was to cross the "red line" and use of biological or chemical weapons.

Speaking to RMC radio on Monday, Fabius said, "we are discussing this notably with our American and English partners."

Adding that Russia and China are "of the same position" on this particular issue.

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