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The Biden administration accuses Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces of committing genocide in a civil war, leading to sanctions on the group’s leader and affiliated companies. The conflict, ongoing for nearly two years, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and a humanitarian crisis. The RSF is accused of targeting civilians based on ethnicity, with reports of brutal violence. UAE companies linked to the RSF leader also face sanctions.

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President-elect Trump’s desire for Canada to join the U.S. is not a new concept, dating back to President Jefferson in 1812. Despite Trump’s claims of Canadian support, Prime Minister Trudeau firmly rejects the idea. Polls show Canadians favoring VP Harris over Trump, with historically low opinions of the U.S. during his presidency. Annexation movements in Canada lack public support, highlighting the complexities of Trump’s vision.

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The New York Times

At a gala dinner post-South Africa’s contentious election, singer Thandiswa Mazwai urged politicians to prioritize the people and their responsibilities. She criticized the African National Congress for corruption and mismanagement. Mazwai’s songs at the event called out political malpractice, demanding accountability from leaders.

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Soldiers who served in Gaza face arrest abroad over war crimes allegations. Israeli soldier fled Brazil after investigation order. Israel’s Foreign Ministry assisted in departure. Case brought by HRF accuses soldier of demolishing civilian homes in Gaza. Outrage in Israel, calls for protection of IDF soldiers. International courts pursue war crimes allegations against Israel. Israeli leadership criticized for soldier’s situation. Universal jurisdiction for war crimes emphasized by human rights advocates.

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CNN

The IRS has received over 100 million tax returns for 2022, with millions yet to file. Extensions are available for disaster areas and armed forces members in combat zones. Taxpayers with low income may not need to file but could be eligible for refunds. Tips include organizing tax documents and making last-minute IRA contributions. Filing deadline is April 18, with penalties for late payment. Use IRS tools for assistance.

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NBC News

The Netherlands publicly releases list of suspected Nazi collaborators from WWII, including 425,000 names. Only a fifth faced court, with most accused of minor offenses. Project funded by Dutch government aims to document country’s complicity in Holocaust. Over 100,000 Dutch Jews killed during Nazi occupation.

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The New York Times

Taiwan investigates possible Chinese ship involvement in damaging undersea internet cable. Europe also on alert for sabotage of undersea cables. No major outage in Taiwan as communications rerouted. Cargo vessel intercepted near cable landing site, crewed by Chinese nationals. Taiwan’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to damage from China.

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