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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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Trudeau accuses India of supporting violent crimes in Canada | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Trudeau accuses India of supporting violent crimes in Canada | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Indian government has made…

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This 237-million-year-old fossil from Brazil could shed light on rise of dinosaurs | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

This 237-million-year-old fossil from Brazil could shed light on rise of dinosaurs | CBC News

Scientists in Brazil have announced the discovery of one of…

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Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy | CBC News

The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and…

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Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon must stop, EU says | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon must stop, EU says | CBC News

The European Union has condemned attacks on UNÂ peacekeepers in…

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At least 10 killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza food distribution centre, medics say | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

At least 10 killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza food distribution centre, medics say | CBC News

Palestinian medics said on Monday that at least 10 people…

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Teen climber shatters record for youngest to conquer world's 14 highest peaks | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Teen climber shatters record for youngest to conquer world’s 14 highest peaks | CBC News

A Sherpa teenager who became the youngest person to scale…

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Democracy is the path to sustainable growth, Nobel in economics winner says | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Democracy is the path to sustainable growth, Nobel in economics winner says | CBC News

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to…

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In major military exercise, China simulates sealing off Taiwan's ports | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

In major military exercise, China simulates sealing off Taiwan’s ports | CBC News

China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its…

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Uber started using 'algorithmic pricing' in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Uber started using ‘algorithmic pricing’ in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News

Uber rolled out a new pay model this week in…

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