December 2024
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Assad's Fall: A Setback for Putin's Middle East Strategy
The 12-day rebellion that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key Russian ally, significantly impacts Russia's regional influence and raises questions about the stability of its strategic partnerships across the Middle East and Africa.
Assad's Fall: A Setback for Putin's Middle East Strategy
The 12-day rebellion that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key Russian ally, significantly impacts Russia's regional influence and raises questions about the stability of its strategic partnerships across the Middle East and Africa.
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48% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll Unclear
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, causing widespread devastation and an estimated death toll in the hundreds, with 9 confirmed deaths and over 250 injured; the storm then moved to Mozambique.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll Unclear
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, causing widespread devastation and an estimated death toll in the hundreds, with 9 confirmed deaths and over 250 injured; the storm then moved to Mozambique.
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24% Bias Score
Damascus Reopens Schools Amidst Celebrations Following Assad's Fall
Following Bashar al-Assad's December 8th ouster, Damascus schools and universities reopened on December 10th, with university attendance at 80% and schools at 30%, amidst widespread celebrations involving the toppling of Hafez al-Assad's statue and pro-democracy demonstrations.
Damascus Reopens Schools Amidst Celebrations Following Assad's Fall
Following Bashar al-Assad's December 8th ouster, Damascus schools and universities reopened on December 10th, with university attendance at 80% and schools at 30%, amidst widespread celebrations involving the toppling of Hafez al-Assad's statue and pro-democracy demonstrations.
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64% Bias Score
Damascus Schools Reopen Amid Celebrations Following Assad's Fall
Following the December 8th fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian schools reopened on Sunday, with high school and college students returning, while younger students will resume classes in two days. The event was marked by celebrations, including the toppling of Hafez al-Assad's statue and widespread displ...
Damascus Schools Reopen Amid Celebrations Following Assad's Fall
Following the December 8th fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian schools reopened on Sunday, with high school and college students returning, while younger students will resume classes in two days. The event was marked by celebrations, including the toppling of Hafez al-Assad's statue and widespread displ...
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48% Bias Score
Mayotte Cyclone: Hundreds Dead, Thousands Feared Missing
Cyclone Chido, packing winds of over 225km/h, slammed into Mayotte on [date], causing widespread devastation, leaving hundreds to thousands dead, and leaving the impoverished population struggling for food, water and shelter.
Mayotte Cyclone: Hundreds Dead, Thousands Feared Missing
Cyclone Chido, packing winds of over 225km/h, slammed into Mayotte on [date], causing widespread devastation, leaving hundreds to thousands dead, and leaving the impoverished population struggling for food, water and shelter.
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28% Bias Score
US Confirms Contact with Syrian Terror Group HTS, Announces Regional Agreement on Post-Assad Syria
The U.S. confirmed direct contact with the designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to secure the release of Austin Tice, a kidnapped American journalist, while also announcing a regional agreement on principles to support a post-Assad Syria, focusing on a Syrian-led transition and prev...
US Confirms Contact with Syrian Terror Group HTS, Announces Regional Agreement on Post-Assad Syria
The U.S. confirmed direct contact with the designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to secure the release of Austin Tice, a kidnapped American journalist, while also announcing a regional agreement on principles to support a post-Assad Syria, focusing on a Syrian-led transition and prev...
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Attempted Coup
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment for attempting to impose martial law and sending troops to parliament on October 3-4, prompting arrests of top military officials and raising international concerns; the Constitutional Court has six months to decide, with a potential presidentia...
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Attempted Coup
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment for attempting to impose martial law and sending troops to parliament on October 3-4, prompting arrests of top military officials and raising international concerns; the Constitutional Court has six months to decide, with a potential presidentia...
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48% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Killing Hundreds
Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm in over 90 years, devastated Mayotte, a French island off Africa's east coast, potentially killing up to 1,000 people and causing widespread damage to homes, schools, and infrastructure, leaving the already vulnerable island in crisis.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Killing Hundreds
Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm in over 90 years, devastated Mayotte, a French island off Africa's east coast, potentially killing up to 1,000 people and causing widespread damage to homes, schools, and infrastructure, leaving the already vulnerable island in crisis.
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24% Bias Score
Mayotte Cyclone: Death Toll Estimated in Hundreds, Possibly Thousands
The prefect of Mayotte estimates that a recent cyclone may have killed hundreds, possibly up to 1,000 people, significantly higher than the official death toll of 14; the island is largely destroyed, with damage to infrastructure and slums.
Mayotte Cyclone: Death Toll Estimated in Hundreds, Possibly Thousands
The prefect of Mayotte estimates that a recent cyclone may have killed hundreds, possibly up to 1,000 people, significantly higher than the official death toll of 14; the island is largely destroyed, with damage to infrastructure and slums.
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40% Bias Score
Assad Family Seeks Asylum in Russia After Syrian Regime Collapse
The Assad family, including Bashar al-Assad, his wife Asma, and their three children, have fled Syria to Russia after rebels took control of Damascus, seeking asylum amid uncertainty about their future, given ongoing investigations into war crimes and human rights abuses, and the family's vast wealt...
Assad Family Seeks Asylum in Russia After Syrian Regime Collapse
The Assad family, including Bashar al-Assad, his wife Asma, and their three children, have fled Syria to Russia after rebels took control of Damascus, seeking asylum amid uncertainty about their future, given ongoing investigations into war crimes and human rights abuses, and the family's vast wealt...
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60% Bias Score
Cyclone Biparjoy Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll in Hundreds or Thousands
Cyclone Biparjoy, with winds up to 225 km/h, devastated Mayotte, a French territory, potentially killing hundreds or thousands, particularly among vulnerable undocumented migrants; rescue efforts are underway, and France is sending aid.
Cyclone Biparjoy Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll in Hundreds or Thousands
Cyclone Biparjoy, with winds up to 225 km/h, devastated Mayotte, a French territory, potentially killing hundreds or thousands, particularly among vulnerable undocumented migrants; rescue efforts are underway, and France is sending aid.
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24% Bias Score
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred \u00a3200 Million to Russia
Bashar al-Assad's regime secretly transferred approximately \u00a3200 million in cash to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via 21 flights, coinciding with Syria's dependence on Russia for military and economic support and the Assad family's purchase of luxury properties in Moscow.
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred \u00a3200 Million to Russia
Bashar al-Assad's regime secretly transferred approximately \u00a3200 million in cash to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via 21 flights, coinciding with Syria's dependence on Russia for military and economic support and the Assad family's purchase of luxury properties in Moscow.
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60% Bias Score