U.S. Expands Sanctions Against Zimbabwe

President Bush Signs Executive Order Targeting Groups Associated With Robert Mugabe U.S. President George W. Bush said Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has continued to ban the activities of non-governmental organizations that are trying to provide assistance to the vulnerable people of Zimbabwe. (CBS/AP) Key dates in the history of the former British colony in southern Africa. (AP) President Bush signed an executive order on Friday to expand sanctions against individuals and organizations in Zimbabwe associated with what he calls the "illegitimate" regime of President Robert Mugabe. Mr. Bush's action was meant to send a strong message that the U.S. will not permit individuals closely linked to Mugabe to operate in U.S. financial markets. "No regime should ignore the will of its own people and calls from the international... [read full story]