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As American troops completed their withdrawal from Iraqi towns and cities on Tuesday, congregating mostly in forward operating bases where they can be called upon when needed, the Iraqi people expressed jubilation tempered with caution and doubt about whether their security forces can handle the responsibility that's been handed to them.
Despite those reservations and an uptick in violence recently, the mood was undeniable as Iraqis celebrated a new national holiday, National Sovereignty Day.See the full content of this document
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Iraq's Sovereignty Day
Marchers shouted, "America has left! Baghdad is victorious!"
Not only did Iraqis fail to greet ...See the full content of this document
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