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Global National: April 28, 2023 | Window closing to evacuate Canadians from Sudan as conflict rages

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Two more Canadian rescue flights departed Sudan on Friday after a volatile day in the northeast African country. Just two weeks after violence erupted in the country, it is becoming increasingly difficult to live in Sudan. Mike Drolet reports on the conflict, and the difficulties evacuating Canadians as officials say the window to fly them out is closing.

There was some movement Friday in the federal public service labour dispute that is impacting key services across the country. The federal government has presented an offer to the the union representing the workers, though it remains unclear if a deal is within reach. As Mackenzie Gray reports, picket lines are still going strong.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been heavily criticized for not being in Ottawa as the strike drags on. Instead, he wrapped up his trip to New York on Friday by pitching business leaders on Canada’s investment appeal. He also answered questions about the country’s involvement in the crisis in Haiti. Neetu Garcha explains.

After months of debate and uncertainty, B.C.’s public safety minister has made his recommendation on the future of policing in Surrey. Despite the wishes of the newly-elected council, the provincial government is recommending the city continue with the transition away from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service. Keith Baldrey has the details.

A newly-released UN report details many of the alleged human rights violations committed by Russian forces. Among the committee’s findings were cases of torture, execution, arbitrary detainment, rape, and the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children – all of which Russia denies. But on Friday another round of Russian missile strikes hit Ukrainian cities, claiming more civilian lives. Eric Sorensen reports.

A small delegation of RCMP officers was at Windsor Castle on Friday to meet with King Charles III as he assumed his role as commissioner-in-chief. The honourary appointment came with several royal gifts from Canada’s police force, including a prized horse that resembles one given to the late Queen Elizabeth decades ago. Crystal Goomansingh explains.

With a little bit of Irish luck and decades of training, a Calgary woman has fulfilled the dream of a lifetime. Mackenzie Mahler is a two-time world champion in Irish dancing after beating out athletes from across the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. As Heather Yourex-West reports, she’s now hoping to inspire a new generation.

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