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Who will protect civilians in war-torn Sudan?

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Inside Story

United Nations experts say serious human rights violations have been commited by both sides in the war.

Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

Fighting between the army and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, has killed tens of thousands of people and forced millions from their homes across much of the country.

Reports of torture and rape have surged during the last 17 months, leaving many people feeling desperate and helpless.

The United Nations wants to deploy peacekeeping troops, but the government says they are not welcome.

The announcement follows an investigation that found both sides have committed abuses that may amount to war crimes.

So, who will hold the perpetrators accountable?

And what does this rejection of intervention from outside mean for the people of Sudan?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra

Guests

Alaaeldin Nugud – Sudanese activist

Abdelkhalig Shaib – Sudanese international attorney

Dallia Abdelmoniem – Sudanese political commentator and journalist

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Kodak Black Reacts To Donald Trump’s Racist Comments Made Towards Haitians

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“Man, I ain’t gonna lie, homie, I’m a muthaf**king Trump supporter.”

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Kodak Black, an avid Donald Trump supporter, has responded to the politician’s racist remarks regarding Haitian people. Yak took the stage during a recent concert after playing a clip of former President Trump’s remarks regarding Haitian immigrants at the Columbus, Ohio, venue.

“Of course I’m angry. We got 21 million people that came into our country invading our communities, invading our cities and our towns, and destroying our country,” Trump could be heard saying. “I’m angry about Venezuelan gangs taking over Aurora, Colorado, and I’m angry about illegal Haitian migrants taking over Springfield, Ohio. You see that mess, don’t you?”

Kodak then addressed Trump’s comments as he spoke to the audience. He questioned whether or not the clip was real, and before the audience could answer, he declared his support for the controversial politician.  

“That sh*t crazy. That sh*t true? Man, I ain’t gonna lie, homie, I’m a muthaf**king Trump supporter,” Yak said, to a litany of boos being thrown his way. “I’m Haitian. How y’all feel about this election sh*t? I feel like we f**ked anyway. I ain’t with that Kamala Harris sh*t either. What the f**k going on in America?”

“I’m finna go to Springfield tomorrow, I’m going over there. I gotta see this sh*t. I ain’t smelling that. I ain’t see no Haitian eat no cat, homie. When y’all show me a Haitian eating a cat, then y’all can say that sh*t.”

The racist rhetoric first hit the web after Erika Lee, a resident of Springfield, spread the misinformation on Facebook. Lee was reacting to her neighbor’s cat, who had been missing from their home, where she claimed that Haitian immigrants attacked the feline.

NBC News reported that local law enforcement never found any evidence that Haitian people were directly related to “pets disappearing.” Lee has since apologized, insisting that she “is not a racist” and that she “doesn’t have any proof” of her claims. However, her apology didn’t stop the misinformation from taking on a life of its own, as the baseless claims caused a couple of Springfield institutions to be closed and then reopened with increased security, per CNN.

Lee’s insensitive claims then traveled 445.5 miles from Springfield, OH, to Washington, D.C., where Donald Trump referenced the misinformation to gaslight those who tuned in to the debate between himself and Vice President Kamala Harris in early September.

And now, we’re here.

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Japan’s Nippon Steel gets 3 month reprieve as Washington pushes review of U.S. Steel bid past the election

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President Joe Biden’s administration has extended a review of Nippon Steel’s proposed takeover of U.S. Steel, officials said Tuesday, effectively pushing the politically sensitive decision past November’s election.

Biden and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris have both said they oppose the $14.9 billion agreement, with reports earlier this month saying the president intended to block the deal.

But U.S. Steel has warned that if the sale is blocked it could shut facilities in Pennsylvania—perhaps the most critical swing state in the election in which Harris is up against Republican Donald Trump.

Biden had been awaiting the final decision from a national security body headed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that reviews foreign takeovers of U.S. firms, called the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Nippon Steel had now asked to be allowed to resubmit its application, a person familiar with the situation told AFP.

“We understand CFIUS is granting that request,” the person said on condition of anonymity.

The review body “needs more time to understand the full national security impact of the transaction, including to the resilience of critical supply chains, and engage with the parties.”

U.S. media said Nippon Steel would now have another three months to make its case, pushing any decision past election day on November 5.

The White House insisted there was “no so-called delay” since the agency had never said when it would be delivering its findings.

“The president’s and the vice president’s position is that it is vital for U.S. Steel to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated,” White House spokeswoman Saloni Sharma.

Trump has also vowed to block the deal.

Pennsylvania is one of seven battleground states that will decide the U.S. election, and is possibly the one on which the whole result will hinge.

Last week major Japanese and U.S. business groups urged Yellen not to succumb to political pressure when reviewing the deal.

Shares of U.S. Steel sank earlier this month on reports that Biden planned to block it.

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Sheriff: Trump Assassination Attempt Takes ‘Ominous Tone’ if ‘Conspiracy’

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A Florida sheriff whose deputies arrested the man suspected of planning a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump said investigators need to determine whether it was part of a wider conspiracy to kill the former president.

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said Monday morning it was notable that Ryan Wesley Routh, who was not a local, was able to get close to Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach with a firearm on Sunday afternoon.

“Is this guy part of a conspiracy? Is he a lone gunman?” the sheriff said investigators would need to determine. “If he is a lone gunman, then President Trump is that much safer because we have him. But if he is part of a conspiracy, then this whole thing really takes on a very ominous tone.”

Main: Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, speaks during a campaign rally at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on September 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inset: Ryan Wesley Routh, seen speaking…

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Routh, 58, was detained after Secret Service agents allegedly spotted him pointing a gun through bushes a few holes ahead of Trump as he golfed on Sunday. Routh fled the scene when agents engaged him.

Routh arrived at the Paul G. Rogers Federal Courthouse in West Palm Beach on Monday morning shackled at the arms and legs in a prison uniform. He was charged with possession of a firearm while a former felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

Snyder praised a witness who spotted the suspect and alerted officers who later arrested him after they stopped his vehicle.

The FBI joined the investigation, alongside the Secret Service and local law enforcement.

“The FBI has responded to West Palm Beach Florida and is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump,” the agency told Newsweek.

Law enforcement personnel investigate the area around Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The FBI and Secret Service, along…

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Another update was expected from officials Monday afternoon, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said state officials were also investigating.

“I understand that the feds are involved but we do believe that there were multiple violations of state law,” DeSantis said during a Monday morning press conference.

“We also believe that there is a need to make sure that the truth about all this comes out in a way that is credible. I look at the federal government, with all due respect to them, those same agencies that are prosecuting Trump in that jurisdiction are now going to be investigating this…I just think that that may not be the best thing for this country.”

Trump, the Republican presidential nominee running against Vice President Kamala Harris, thanked those who wished him well in a post of Truth Social on Monday morning, but also appeared to blame language used by President Joe Biden and Harris for the attempt.

“Because of this Communist Left Rhetoric, the bullets are flying, and it will only get worse!” Trump posted.

Biden said on X that he was “relieved” that Trump was unharmed.

“I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety,” Biden wrote.

Harris said on X that she was also briefed on the incident and that “violence has no place in America.”

Follow Newsweek’s live blog for election updates.

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Residents upset over closure of void deck seating area due to misuse; town council promises review, Singapore News

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The sitting area at the void deck of Block 346 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 is temporarily closed due to misuse of the space, but not all residents are standing for it. Stomp contributor William said the area has been barricaded “for so many months” since last year and shared how it has inconvenienced residents.
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Brandy Norwood stars in new horror movie ‘The Front Room’

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The Front Room” follows Belinda and Norman whose lives are thrown into disarray when the man’s mother moves in…
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Co-Conspirator Details Emerge in Massive $10 Million Streaming Fraud Indictment — Including the CEO of a Major AI Music Company

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Yesterday, a North Carolina-based musician was indicted for allegedly facilitating a massive streaming fraud scheme for the better part of a decade. Now, new details – among them the name of the prominent AI music company CEO with whom the defendant allegedly conspired – are coming to light…
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Bruno Fernandes joins Arsenal man among 2023/24 stars flopping so far

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To be clear, we’re aware that we’re just three Premier League games into the new season, and to be clearer still, the players on this list have been included because they were brilliant last term. They’ve not been the worst players in the top flight after three games…
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The Molecular Secret to Longevity: Scientists Have Discovered a “Lifespan Limit Line”

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Building on their groundbreaking research in epigenetics and transposable elements related to aging, scientists at Eötvös Loránd University have achieved a significant breakthrough in unraveling the molecular mechanisms of aging. Drs. Ádám Sturm and Tibor Vellai of Eötvös Loránd University have achieved another significant breakthrough in the study of aging…
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Why 150-day Duty-free Food Importation is yet to Commence

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Why 150-day Duty-free Food Importation is yet to Commence The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, said the suspension of customs duties and taxes on imported food items will be implemented as soon as the service receives the list of beneficiaries from the Ministry of Finance…
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