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Obama ‘Proud’ to Recognize South Sudan

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
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The United States has formally recognized the Republic of South Sudan on its independence day. President Barack Obama said in a statement Saturday that he is “proud” to extend diplomatic recognition. He said South Sudan’s newly declared independence is a “historic achievement” that shows, in his words, “the light of a new dawn is possible” […]

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South Sudan Celebrates Independence

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
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The new nation of South Sudan has formally declared its independence. Speaker of parliament James Wani Igga read the official declaration Saturday in front of hundreds of thousands gathered for ceremonies in the capital, Juba. The crowd roared as soldiers raised the new Southern Sudanese flag and lowered the flag of the north. President Salva […]

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South Sudan Celebrates Independence

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
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The new nation of South Sudan has formally declared its independence. Speaker of parliament James Wani Igga read the official declaration Saturday in front of hundreds of thousands gathered for ceremonies in the capital, Juba. The crowd roared as soldiers raised the new Southern Sudanese flag and lowered the flag of the north. President Salva […]

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900 Protesters Arrested in Malaysia

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
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Malaysian police fired tear gas and detained over 900 people in the capital Saturday as thousands of activists evaded roadblocks to hold a protest against Prime Minister Najib Razak’s government. The opposition-backed rally was the culmination of weeks of intense pressure on the prime minister’s long-ruling coalition to meet demands to make election laws fairer […]

Afghan Guard Kills 2 NATO Troops

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
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Afghan police say a rogue Afghan guard has shot dead two NATO troops and wounded a third in a northern province. The police chief of Panjshir province, General Qasim Jangalbagh, said the guard opened fired on the NATO soldiers Saturday as they were traveling with a reconstruction convoy in the province. A NATO service member […]

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South Sudan Celebrates Independence

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
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The new nation of South Sudan has formally declared its independence. Speaker of parliament James Wani Igga read the official declaration Saturday in front of hundreds of thousands gathered for ceremonies in the capital, Juba. The crowd roared as soldiers raised the new Southern Sudanese flag and lowered the flag of the north. The Republic […]

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93 Killed in Violence Across Pakistan’s Karachi

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
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The death toll from violence across Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, has risen to at least 93 as authorities try to quell the political and ethnic turmoil. Police officials said Saturday they have detained more than 150 people on suspicion of roles in the violence in several of the city’s neighborhoods. The chaos has left scores […]

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Iran Announces Successful Firing of Two Missiles

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
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Iran has announced that it has successfully test-fired two missiles with a range of 1,900 kilometers. Reuters reports Saturday that Iran’s state television says the two missiles were fired into the Indian Ocean earlier this year. Several days ago, Iran Wednesday it had successfully test-fired several anti-ship missiles at sea as part of a military […]

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Obama: Congress Must Take Steps to Meet Fiscal Challenges

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
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U.S. President Barack Obama says congressional Democrats and Republicans need to step out of their “comfort zones” and make the political sacrifices to meet the nation’s fiscal challenges. During his weekly address Saturday, Mr. Obama said they will be working Sunday to reach an agreement on how to lower the huge deficit. Mr. Obama says […]

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South Sudan Celebrates Independence

Posted July 9th, 2011 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
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Tens of thousands of people have gathered in South Sudan’s capital for celebrations marking the new nation’s independence. South Sudan officially became the world’s newest country at midnight local time Friday. Residents of the capital, Juba, celebrated with parties in the streets. A huge crowd has now assembled at a stadium in Juba for the […]

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