US Seeks to Sap Al-Shabab Finances

Washington - The United States is expanding its fight against al-Qaida's affiliate in Somalia, adding a new, expansive round of sanctions to drone strikes and military advice from U.S. forces on the ground.

The Treasury Department Monday unveiled sanctions targeting four senior al-Shabab leaders as well as 10 operatives, all said to be key players in a network charged with raising money, recruiting fighters and p