Bashar al-Assad walks past a row of French Republican Guard soldiers in dress uniform during an official visit in Paris

Deposed Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

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In this Dec. 9, 2010, file photo, then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris for his meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his younger brother were sentenced to death in absentia by a Damascus court today, nearly two years after rebels forced them to seek exile in Russia. Also, at least 179 people have been killed and thousands more remain missing after a massive earthquake in Colombia. And, Europe’s new biometric border system has been causing chaos at some airports across the continent this summer. Plus, a roundup of food stories to celebrate summertime.

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad speaking at a podium with microphones, French and EU flags visible behind him
Deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death as Syria turns a page
Special Coverage
7:47
Western Colombia rocked by massive earthquake
0:30
Europe’s new border checks causing airport chaos
5:00
Barbecue around the globe
8:06
Philly cheesesteak is big in Japan
5:39
Growing food in space
4:03
Eating puffer fish is risky business
3:59
In Honduras, farmers turn to cashews to cope with extreme weather
3:48
Cold food for hot weather
7:08