Syrian rebels topple the Assad regime, difficult times lie ahead

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Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster on Sunday, following a lightning offensive that came after more than a decade of civil war. Russia, one of Assad's closest allies, said he has ordered a peaceful handover of power and left Syria, but a smooth transition is set to be challenging in a country with many complex competing interests. Diane To reports.

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