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Why marital rape still isn’t a crime in India

Why marital rape still isn’t a crime in India

Warning: Video contains discussion of sexual violence | In India, it’s not a crime to rape your wife if she’s over 18 — even though some have been fighting for years to change the law. CBC’s Salimah Shivji takes a closer look at the issue and breaks down what’s behind the country’s insidious rape culture.

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August 28, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I swapped my high heels and paradise in B.C. for rubber boots in rural Sask. | CBC News

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Verdict in sex assault case of retired vice-admiral Edmundson expected Wednesday | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Verdict in sex assault case of retired vice-admiral Edmundson expected Wednesday | CBC News

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August 27, 2024

Georgia lawsuit says changes by Republican-dominated board invite post-election chaos | CBC News

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August 27, 2024

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August 27, 2024

Advocates say words matter when labeling recent death a femicide | CBC News

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August 27, 2024

Liberals confident deal with NDP to keep them in power will hold until June | CBC News

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August 27, 2024

Man held hostage by Hamas for more than 10 months rescued by Israeli forces | CBC News

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Zuckerberg regrets some Facebook decisions on COVID-19 done at behest of U.S government | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Zuckerberg regrets some Facebook decisions on COVID-19 done at behest of U.S government | CBC News

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Montreal byelection to have most candidates in federal election history | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Montreal byelection to have most candidates in federal election history | CBC News

Seventy-nine of the 91 candidates so far are linked to…

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