Syrian rebel forces announced on Sunday (Dec. 8) that Damascus was “free" and claimed that President Bashar al-Assad had left the capital, marking the historic end of the Assad family's 50-year rule, hours after the fall of Homs.

Damascus falls: Syrian rebels announce capital city 'free', PM says ready for handover

Hong Kong is marking 25 years since China took charge of the region from Britain. But how did Hong Kong come under British control?

Hong Kong marks 25 years under China. But how did it come under British control?

It's the first day of July and in Hong Kong, the date marks the anniversary of the city's handover from the British regime to China. This year, Chinese president Xi Jinping himself visited the city for leading Hong Kong 25th handover anniversary celebrations.

Chinese President Jinping in Hong Kong leads handover anniversary celebrations

The islands,Tiran and Sanafir, have a patriotic significance for many Egyptians and the accord to handover the islands had sparked protests

Egypt court quashes handover of two Red Sea Islands to Saudi

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