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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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Fuel shortage threatens to turn Gaza's biggest hospital into graveyard, doctors say
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August 5, 2020

Fuel shortage threatens to turn Gaza’s biggest hospital into graveyard, doctors say

Overwhelmed doctors and patients at Gaza’s largest medical centre could soon…

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Israel, Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange airstrikes and missile fire
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August 5, 2020

Israel, Yemen’s Houthi rebels exchange airstrikes and missile fire

Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities…

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'Hunger makes you do bad things': Desperate Palestinians loot aid trucks as some enter Gaza Strip
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August 5, 2020

‘Hunger makes you do bad things’: Desperate Palestinians loot aid trucks as some enter Gaza Strip

Desperation filled the air on Wednesday night as aid trucks…

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At least 55 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, where UN says more aid will be delivered
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August 5, 2020

At least 55 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, where UN says more aid will be delivered

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 55 Palestinians in Gaza on…

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Where does the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stand now? Here's a timeline on the latest developments
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August 5, 2020

Where does the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stand now? Here’s a timeline on the latest developments

The first phase of a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel…

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Israeli army begins new ground operation in Gaza with at least 20 dead in latest strikes
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August 5, 2020

Israeli army begins new ground operation in Gaza with at least 20 dead in latest strikes

The Israeli military said on Wednesday its forces have resumed…

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Palestinians scramble to hospitals after Israeli airstrikes hit homes, encampments across Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Palestinians scramble to hospitals after Israeli airstrikes hit homes, encampments across Gaza

WARNING: This story contains a graphic image of a dead…

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Snowbirds to be grounded following 2026 season until new aircraft arrive
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May 17, 2020

Snowbirds to be grounded following 2026 season until new aircraft arrive

Canada’s iconic Snowbirds demonstration squadron will be grounded following the…

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A Halifax woman has spent years fighting for out-of-province care. Now she's ready to end her life | CBC News
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January 20, 2020

A Halifax woman has spent years fighting for out-of-province care. Now she’s ready to end her life | CBC News

As Jennifer Brady climbs into inflatable pants that cover from…

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