The European Union has expanded sanctions against the Syrian government. It imposed travel bans and asset freezes on five more officials associated with Syria's bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters. EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton condemned Syria's recent attacks on citizens and said the brutal violence risks escalating tensions and divisions in the country.The EU did not announce the names of the newly targeted Syrian officials. The bloc had sanctioned more than 30 officials, including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in its effort to stop the Syrian government's assault. The latest sanctions came hours before an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting to review the situation in Syria. Italy and Germany, both EU members, called for Monday's meeting in New York.