Lebanon issues death sentences in 1982 killing of president

FILE – In this Aug. 23, 1982 file photo, 34-year-old Militia Commander of the Right-wing Christians Bashir Gemayel is the only nominated candidate for an attempt by Lebanese deputies to vote in a new President of Lebanon, in Beirut. A court in Lebanon sentenced in absentia on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 two Lebanese citizens to death over the 1982 assassination of President-elect Bashir Gemayel, a move praised by his family and supporters, judicial officials said. (AP Photo, File)

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