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Court in Damascus Sentences Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia
First ruling by transitional authorities: former Syrian president found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. His former security chief also sentenced to death.
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Moscow and Damascus Agree on the Future of Russian Bases in Syria
After 18 months of negotiations, Russian military facilities in Tartus and Hmeimim will be converted into joint training centers, with civilian facilities returned to Syrian control.