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Tens of thousands of Egyptians poured into Tahrir Square Wednesday to celebrate – and carry forward – their revolution of one year ago. For many, being on Tahrir Square once again has brought the memories of last year’s revolution flooding back. Doctor and former protester Rabie el Khouly brought his wife and children. “My family as a whole, my son Mohamed, the youngest one, was sleeping here in Tahrir, until last February 11, Mohamed was sleeping here in the square and chanting for the fall of Hosni Mubarak,” said el Khouly. But for some, like union worker Magdi Etman, there is more to be done. “Our revolution is incomplete and has not yet reaped its fruits, and all sincere people in the country should protect the revolution’s path so it carries on the right track so we can truly liberate our country,” said Etman. Alongside the celebrations are calls for the ruling military council to step down. The council is trying to placate its opponents, releasing prisoners, honoring victims of the uprising, and partially lifting the much-hated emergency laws. For presidential hopeful and former Arab League chief Amr Moussa, the partial repeal falls short. “Nothing is enough. It’s a step, but nothing is enough until the total abolition of the law, the emergency law,” said Moussa. All the same, Moussa – mobbed by fans as he strode through the square – is optimistic.   “We are moving in the right direction. I am very happy about that. I am here to salute the revolution and to consolidate with all Egyptians standing here on this occasion, very serious, important and patriotic occasion,” said Moussa. Not only were the crowds celebrating the changes in Egypt, they also cheered on fellow revolutionaries in Syria and Yemen. At least for the day, some of Egypt’s more pressing problems seemed to recede.   Union worker Etman concedes the unrest has caused a drop in tourism and investment, but argues the core of the economy remains strong. “We have the Suez Canal, we have our factories, our manpower – those respectful people [pointing to the crowds] who care about the country,” said Etman. The people he refers to have carried Egypt this far, Etman says, and he hopes they will not stop now. Join the conversation on our social journalism site – Middle East Voices . Follow our Middle East reports on Twitter and discuss them on our Facebook page.

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Days before the U.S. military commitment in Iraq ends, President Barack Obama has thanked American forces who served in the nearly nine-year-long conflict.   The president visited Fort Bragg, North Carolina to welcome returning troops and express the country’s gratitude. “So as your Commander In Chief, and on behalf of a grateful nation, I am proud to finally say these two words, and I know your families agree:  Welcome home,” said Obama. “Welcome home. Welcome home.” Special Forces soldiers from Fort Bragg were among the first to enter Iraq in the 2003 invasion.  The base is also home to several units of paratroopers who helped lead the troop increase in Iraq in 2007. Mr. Obama recognized the sacrifices made by U.S. service members in Iraq. “More than 1.5-million Americans have served in Iraq -1.5 million.  Over 30,000 Americans have been wounded,” said Obama. “Those are only the wounds that show.  Nearly 4,500 Americans made the ultimate sacrifice.” The last U.S. troops are to leave Iraq by December 31, although Mr. Obama has pledged to support Iraq as it works to establish a democratic government in a dangerous region. The president called the results of the war an extraordinary achievement. “Iraq is not a perfect place.  It has many challenges ahead,” said Obama. “But we are leaving behind a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq, with a representative government that was elected by its people.” The president told the troops that he could not be prouder of them, and that the nation could not be prouder of them. “The war in Iraq will soon belong to history.  Your service belongs to the ages,” said Obama. Mr. Obama has made numerous visits to North Carolina, which is seen as an important state in his 2012 re-election campaign.  The state’s largest city, Charlotte, will host the Democratic National Convention in September. One of the leading Republican presidential contenders, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, sent a letter to a newspaper based near Fort Bragg, criticizing the high unemployment rate among veterans. Mr. Obama and his wife Michelle told the soldiers at Fort Bragg they are working to ensure that returning veterans will receive jobs and needed medical care.

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