Assad wife faces EU sanctions
EU ministers have agreed fresh sanctions on the Syrian leadership, including on president Bashar al-Assad's British-born wife Asma.
EU foreign policy chief wants to send out strong message to Assad
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said sanctions would send a strong signal to President Bashar al-Assad that the international community opposed his actions and wanted him to give up power.
She said the international community's objective was "a situation where Assad recognises his responsibility, moves aside and we are able to see a genuine movement forward in Syria".
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EU extends sanctions to Assad's wife
In its latest bid to stop the violence in Syria, EU officials have imposed a travel ban on President Assad's British-born wife among others.
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Who is Asma al-Assad?
The British-born wife of Syria's President Assad has come under the spotlight after leaked emails revealed her lavish lifestyle.