December 2024
January 2025
IFC Invests €85 Million in Senegal's Sustainable Development
IFC is investing €85 million in Senegal's tourism and manufacturing sectors: €75 million in Sococim for low-carbon cement production and €10 million in Azalaï Hotels for regional expansion, supporting Senegal's 'Vision 2050' plan and creating jobs.
IFC Invests €85 Million in Senegal's Sustainable Development
IFC is investing €85 million in Senegal's tourism and manufacturing sectors: €75 million in Sococim for low-carbon cement production and €10 million in Azalaï Hotels for regional expansion, supporting Senegal's 'Vision 2050' plan and creating jobs.
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44% Bias Score
38 Killed in Azerbaijan Airlines Crash in Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29, with conflicting reports on the cause ranging from a bird strike to a possible missile strike; Azerbaijan declared a national day of mourning.
38 Killed in Azerbaijan Airlines Crash in Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29, with conflicting reports on the cause ranging from a bird strike to a possible missile strike; Azerbaijan declared a national day of mourning.
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44% Bias Score
S&P 500 Soars 24.3% in 2024 Amidst Record High Office Vacancies
The S&P 500 index reached record highs in 2024, rising 24.3% due to Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and investor optimism following Donald Trump's election; however, high office vacancy rates signal potential economic shifts.
S&P 500 Soars 24.3% in 2024 Amidst Record High Office Vacancies
The S&P 500 index reached record highs in 2024, rising 24.3% due to Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and investor optimism following Donald Trump's election; however, high office vacancy rates signal potential economic shifts.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Demands Panama Return Control of Panama Canal
President-elect Trump is demanding Panama return the Panama Canal to the U.S., citing unfair treatment and the canal's historical U.S. construction and funding; this action is framed as renegotiating a better deal for the American people and addressing concerns about China's growing influence.
Trump Demands Panama Return Control of Panama Canal
President-elect Trump is demanding Panama return the Panama Canal to the U.S., citing unfair treatment and the canal's historical U.S. construction and funding; this action is framed as renegotiating a better deal for the American people and addressing concerns about China's growing influence.
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64% Bias Score
Israel Airstrikes Kill Three in Yemen
Israel launched airstrikes on October 27, 2024, targeting Houthi military infrastructure in Sanaa and Hudaydah, Yemen, resulting in three deaths and eleven injuries, with the WHO Director-General present at Sanaa airport during the attack.
Israel Airstrikes Kill Three in Yemen
Israel launched airstrikes on October 27, 2024, targeting Houthi military infrastructure in Sanaa and Hudaydah, Yemen, resulting in three deaths and eleven injuries, with the WHO Director-General present at Sanaa airport during the attack.
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40% Bias Score
Squid Game" Season Two Reflects Shifting Societal Anxieties
Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's new season expands its cast to include younger characters struggling with debt, reflecting contemporary economic anxieties; the show's success exemplifies the power of perseverance in creative endeavors.
Squid Game" Season Two Reflects Shifting Societal Anxieties
Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's new season expands its cast to include younger characters struggling with debt, reflecting contemporary economic anxieties; the show's success exemplifies the power of perseverance in creative endeavors.
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40% Bias Score
Sudan Conflict: 80,000 Refugees Overwhelm South Sudan, Cholera Spreads
Over 80,000 Sudanese refugees, mostly women and children, have flooded into South Sudan in three weeks due to escalating conflict in Sudan's White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile states, overwhelming refugee camps and exacerbating a cholera outbreak.
Sudan Conflict: 80,000 Refugees Overwhelm South Sudan, Cholera Spreads
Over 80,000 Sudanese refugees, mostly women and children, have flooded into South Sudan in three weeks due to escalating conflict in Sudan's White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile states, overwhelming refugee camps and exacerbating a cholera outbreak.
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36% Bias Score
ABC News Reviews 2024's Defining Events
ABC News' "The Year: 2024" reviews 2024's defining moments, from Donald Trump's presidential win and ongoing international conflicts to pop culture trends and sporting victories, airing December 26th at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
ABC News Reviews 2024's Defining Events
ABC News' "The Year: 2024" reviews 2024's defining moments, from Donald Trump's presidential win and ongoing international conflicts to pop culture trends and sporting victories, airing December 26th at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand Accepts BRICS Partner Status
Thailand officially accepted Russia's invitation to become a BRICS partner state on December 24, 2024, aiming to boost its economy and international relations with developing countries, following an October 31 invitation and a June expression of intent to become a full member.
Thailand Accepts BRICS Partner Status
Thailand officially accepted Russia's invitation to become a BRICS partner state on December 24, 2024, aiming to boost its economy and international relations with developing countries, following an October 31 invitation and a June expression of intent to become a full member.
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44% Bias Score
Houthi Leader Claims Successful Hypersonic Missile Strikes Against Israel
On Thursday, Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi claimed successful hypersonic missile strikes against Israel, asserting that Yemeni actions overcome Israeli deterrence and that attacks on a US aircraft carrier coincided with planned US strikes on Yemen. He further alleged US military buildup in Syri...
Houthi Leader Claims Successful Hypersonic Missile Strikes Against Israel
On Thursday, Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi claimed successful hypersonic missile strikes against Israel, asserting that Yemeni actions overcome Israeli deterrence and that attacks on a US aircraft carrier coincided with planned US strikes on Yemen. He further alleged US military buildup in Syri...
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68% Bias Score
French Prime Minister to Visit Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte
After facing criticism for a delayed response to Cyclone Chido's devastation in Mayotte, Prime Minister François Bayrou will visit the archipelago on December 29th and 30th with several ministers to assess the damage and coordinate aid, following President Macron's earlier visit and emergency measur...
French Prime Minister to Visit Cyclone-Devastated Mayotte
After facing criticism for a delayed response to Cyclone Chido's devastation in Mayotte, Prime Minister François Bayrou will visit the archipelago on December 29th and 30th with several ministers to assess the damage and coordinate aid, following President Macron's earlier visit and emergency measur...
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44% Bias Score
14 Syrian Policemen Killed in Post-Assad Syria Ambush
Pro-Assad forces in Syria's Tartus province killed 14 Syrian policemen in an ambush, prompting a government operation; the incident highlights ongoing security challenges and sectarian tensions in post-Assad Syria.
14 Syrian Policemen Killed in Post-Assad Syria Ambush
Pro-Assad forces in Syria's Tartus province killed 14 Syrian policemen in an ambush, prompting a government operation; the incident highlights ongoing security challenges and sectarian tensions in post-Assad Syria.
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40% Bias Score