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A new bride at 18, she says he'd often force himself on her. It's not rape in India | CBC News

A new bride at 18, she says he’d often force himself on her. It’s not rape in India | CBC News

Her wedding night at age 18 brings back painful memories of being forced to have sex with her husband. But under India’s law, it’s not marital rape if the wife is at least that age. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government wants to keep it that way and has filed its affidavit to the Supreme Court, which will be hearing arguments on the issue when a date is set.

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Liam Payne, ex-member of boy band One Direction, dead at 31 after hotel balcony fall in Argentina | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Liam Payne, ex-member of boy band One Direction, dead at 31 after hotel balcony fall in Argentina | CBC News

Former One Direction member Liam Payne, 31, was found dead…

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5 charged in death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina
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October 16, 2024

5 charged in death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina

An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection…

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Health-care workers in Lebanon say Israeli strikes put staff and patients in the line of fire | CBC Radio
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October 16, 2024

Health-care workers in Lebanon say Israeli strikes put staff and patients in the line of fire | CBC Radio

As Israel continues its offensive in Lebanon, the World Health…

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Canada must act now to be prepared for the next health emergency, new pandemic report warns | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Canada must act now to be prepared for the next health emergency, new pandemic report warns | CBC News

Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take…

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AFN leader questions if Tories would top $47.8B child welfare reform offer, urges chiefs to back it | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

AFN leader questions if Tories would top $47.8B child welfare reform offer, urges chiefs to back it | CBC News

The head of the Assembly of First Nations is urging…

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Italy passes law banning surrogacy abroad that activists say targets LGBTQ+ couples | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Italy passes law banning surrogacy abroad that activists say targets LGBTQ+ couples | CBC News

Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples toÂ…

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More than 300 CRA employees who improperly received CERB no longer with agency | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

More than 300 CRA employees who improperly received CERB no longer with agency | CBC News

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says 330 employees who “inappropriately”…

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Widow lost her 'best friend of 22 years' when Ontario dad of 3 killed after ejected from waste truck | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Widow lost her ‘best friend of 22 years’ when Ontario dad of 3 killed after ejected from waste truck | CBC News

A waste disposal company in Norfolk County, Ont., pleaded guilty…

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Man adrift in frigid Russian seas for 67 days survived by drinking rainwater | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Man adrift in frigid Russian seas for 67 days survived by drinking rainwater | CBC News

“I simply had no choice. I had my mother and…

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Regina runner shares secrets to his success in grueling backyard ultra marathons | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Regina runner shares secrets to his success in grueling backyard ultra marathons | CBC News

An ultra marathoner from Regina reveals his secrets to long-distance…

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Major retailers spend millions hiring Winnipeg police officers on OT to stop shoplifters | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Major retailers spend millions hiring Winnipeg police officers on OT to stop shoplifters | CBC News

One of Canada’s largest retailers is spending more than $200,000…

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Carla Beck and Scott Moe face off in leaders debate | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Carla Beck and Scott Moe face off in leaders debate | CBC News

NDP Leader Carla Beck and Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe…

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A pheasant hatchery, 10,000 old solar panels and a renewable energy dilemma | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

A pheasant hatchery, 10,000 old solar panels and a renewable energy dilemma | CBC News

Right now, Canada’s renewable energy infrastructure — both solar panels…

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FIRST PERSON | I was surprised to find beauty in the aftermath of the Jasper fire | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I was surprised to find beauty in the aftermath of the Jasper fire | CBC News

Ted Bishop didn’t know what to expect when he returned…

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A new bride at 18, she says he'd often force himself on her. It's not rape in India | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

A new bride at 18, she says he’d often force himself on her. It’s not rape in India | CBC News

Her wedding night at age 18 brings back painful memories…

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Former special ops soldier says he faced 'retaliation' for reporting alleged killing of Afghan civilians | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Former special ops soldier says he faced ‘retaliation’ for reporting alleged killing of Afghan civilians | CBC News

A former special forces soldier is suing the federal government,…

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