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Celebrations in Syrian city of Hama as Assad government is driven out

Up until now, President Assad has been able to stay in power largely thanks to the help of his allies, Russia and Iran, but both countries � as well as the Iran-backed Hezbollah group � have been distracted by their own wars.

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Following a surprise uprising in Aleppo, insurgents successfully take Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city.
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