South Sudan raised the flag of its new nation for the first time Saturday, ... "A proud flag flies over Juba and the map of the world has been redrawn," Obama said in a statement.

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan celebrated its first day as an independent nation Saturday, raising its flag before tens of thousands of cheering citizens elated to reach the end of a 50-year ...

South Sudan became the world's newest country Saturday with a raucous street party at midnight. ... "A proud flag flies over Juba and the map of the world has been redrawn," Obama said in a statement.