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When the army withdrew from the city, Abdul Rahman decided to escape with her eight children, husband, two brothers and sisters and other relatives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

It's where he built his life, met his former partner, and became a father to two children, an eight-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Often in cases like this, custody went to the parent who left with their children first.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

"It's just focusing on the best interest of children."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Our sister Nollie and her husband were coming that afternoon as soon as their six children got home from school.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom