U.S. recognizes Alassane Ouattara as leader , Obama says . It also calls for sanctions against Gbagbo and his inner circle . The president urges French President Laurent Bernard to cede power . Gbagbo faces more isolation if he does not step down , Obama says .
U.S. recognizes Alassane Ouattara as leader , Obama says . The president urges French President Laurent Bernard to cede power . Gbagbo faces more isolation if he does not step down , Obama says .