A man dances with fireworks during Independence Day celebrations in South Sudan.
 AP:  Juba, South Sudan:  South Sudan became the world's newest nation early Saturday, 7/9/11, officially breaking away from Sudan after two civil wars over five decades that cost the lives of millions.  In the new country's capital, Juba, streets pulsed with excitement.  Residents danced, banged on jerry cans and chanted the name of the world's newest president, Salva Kiir.  One man kneeled and kissed the ground...
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