The Calamitous Rape Crisis Unfolding in Congo's War
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The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
The lawyer for 3 Americans facing a death sentence over Congo coup attempt files appeal
Three Americans sentenced to death in Congo for a coup attempt have filed an appeal2 days ago -
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GameSpot - Tech
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CBS News - Top stories
Man admits drugging, raping wife at trial in France
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot has admitted to drugging and raping his then-wife Gisele Pelicot for almost a decade, and inviting dozens of other men to do the same, at his trial in Avignon. CBS News' ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Dominique Pelicot, Husband on Trial for Drugging and Raping Wife, Testifies
Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of inviting strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious, took the stand for the first time.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
20 people die in a militia attack in restive northeastern Congo
Local authorities say a militia attack has killed over a dozen villagers in northeastern Congo, the latest in a series of violent assaults targeting civilians2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Our presidential candidates are shamefully silent on the fentanyl crisis
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Financial Times - World
Israel adds securing northern front against Hizbollah to war aims
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The New York Times - World
Ukraine-Russia War Updates: Moscow Hits Back in Kursk as Air War Heats Up
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BBC News - Top stories
'I am a rapist' admits man accused of drugging and abusing wife for 10 years
Dominique Pelicot, 71, is accused of drugging his wife Gisèle to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Man accused of drugging his wife so dozens of men could rape her testifying in court
A 71-year-old French man has acknowledged in court that over nearly a decade, he was drugging his wife at the time and inviting dozens of men to rape her, as well as raping her himself2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banks2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
A husband drugged his wife and invited dozens to assault her. The case has now roiled France.
Dominique Pelicot is charged with orchestrating the assault of his wife Gisèle Pelicot, drugging and offering her to a stream of men he met in a chatroom and filming the repeated rapes.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
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Financial Times - Business
How Netflix won the streaming wars
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PwC China stops work on $140mn campus as Evergrande crisis mounts
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CBS Sports - Sports
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Rock Star’s Mystery Baby Offers a Lesson in Crisis Communication
The timing and content of Dave Grohl’s admission that he had a child outside his marriage was complimented for addressing the issue and relying on short memories.September 12