Iraqi Security Forces march past Basra Palace, as the handover of the last province under U.K. military control was completed. Britain all but ended its active combat role in Iraq with the handover of the last province under U.K. military control. With a handshake and a signature, the General transferred full control of the city and its surrounding province to the Iraqis.

First published in the December 16, 2007, 5:12 p.m. edition

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