Security Council OKs Inquiry in Hariri Killing

The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to authorize an international investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

The resolution was co-sponsored by the United States, France and Britain.

Hariri's Feb. 14 killing in a bombing caused an uproar in Lebanon, sparking massive anti-Syrian street protests.

The Lebanese opposition said Syria orchestrated the killing, but Damascus denies any involvement.