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It's a New Beginning Today in Sudan

Millions of southern Sudanese vote this week to create a new country

By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 9, 2011 8:44 AM CST

(Newser) – Today's referendum in the southern Sudan is a "chance to turn the page on the past and write a new chapter in history," writes President Obama in the New York Times. "A successful vote will be cause for celebration and an inspiring...   Read full story »

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Barack Obama • Darfur • Sudan • referendum • South Sudan

 
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