INTERNATIONAL A3-11 U.N. May Threaten Sanctions Against Syria The United Nations Security Council is expected to pass a tough resolution against Syria , stepping up international pressure on the country 's embattled president , Bashar al-Assad , and threatening economic sanctions if the country does not give full cooperation to the United Nations investigation into the assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister , Rafik Hariri .
Bashar al-Assad
Syria
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Bashar al-Assad
Syria
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LOCATION
Syria
LOCATION
Syria
PERSON
Bashar al-Assad
ORGANIZATION
United Nations
PERSON
Rafik Hariri