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The New York Times - World
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated. -
ABC News - World
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage; even witnesses to such weddings will be punished
A bill that bans child marriage in Sierra Leone has been signed into law -
CBS News - Top stories
Australian officials search for child missing after reported crocodile attack
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said. -
The Hill - Politics
The internet’s oldest problem is also its youngest: Child safety
For almost 25 years, there’s been a major effort to address the issue of children’s safety on the Internet, but a major obstacle has continuously impeded this effort: effectively identifying who is an adult and who is a child. -
ABC News - Top stories
6th hot car-related child death this year highlights ongoing risk
A two-year-old boy was found dead inside a car in Georgia, officials said. -
CBS News - Top stories
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage. Even witnesses can face jail time.
The law, which criminalizes marrying any girl who is under 18 years old, is being celebrated widely.