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February 2025

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theglobeandmail.com
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Israeli Military Destroys Canadian-Funded West Bank Courthouse

The Israeli military destroyed the entrance of a Canadian-funded courthouse in Tulkarem, West Bank, delaying hundreds of cases and disrupting court operations, despite the Canadian government condemning the action and the IDF citing credible information about planted IEDs.

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52% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Syrian Refugee's Stabbing at Berlin Holocaust Memorial Impacts German Election

A 19-year-old Syrian refugee stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, allegedly motivated by the Middle Eastern conflict, days before Germany's national election, boosting support for the far-right AfD party.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Scholz Faces Early Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse and Declining Popularity

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapsed, leading to early elections on February 23, 2025. His SPD party significantly trails in polls, facing challenges from the CDU/CSU and AfD amid economic hardship, the war in Ukraine, and rising far-right influence.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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German Parties' Strong Support for Western Balkans' EU Accession

Five major German parties advocate for EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, viewing it as a strategic necessity to counter other global powers' influence while maintaining accession standards; however, differing approaches to integration and migration, particularly between the Chancellor's office ...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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German Parties' Support for EU Western Balkans Enlargement Creates Potential for Future Coalition Friction

Five major German parties support EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, viewing it as a strategic necessity to counterbalance other global actors; however, differing approaches to accession, especially regarding intermediate stages of integration and migration policies, may create friction within f...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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HTS Overthrows Assad in Syria: A Nation's Uncertain Future

After 14 years of war, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, prompting mixed emotions among Syrians who face a complex future involving reconstruction and the challenges of HTS rule.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
faz.net
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Germany's Early Bundestag Election Set for February 23, 2025

Germany's Bundestag election will be held on February 23rd, 2025, due to the collapse of the previous coalition government; 4.3 million people in Hesse are eligible to vote, and 14 parties are approved to compete.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Antisemitic Stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial

A 19-year-old Syrian refugee stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, injuring him seriously; police say the attack was premeditated and antisemitic, citing the suspect's confession.

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28% Bias Score

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apnews.com
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U.S. Trade Policies Threaten Access to Critical Minerals from China

The Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese imports threaten U.S. access to rare earth elements and lithium, vital for technology and defense; China refines over 90% globally, and retaliatory tariffs disrupt supply chains, impacting various sectors.

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36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
us.cnn.com
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Judge Vacates Adams Trial Date, Appoints Conservative Attorney to Challenge DOJ Dismissal

A federal judge vacated the trial date for NYC Mayor Eric Adams, declining to dismiss charges despite the DOJ's move to drop the case, which prompted eight federal prosecutors and four deputy mayors to resign in protest; a conservative attorney will now challenge the DOJ's decision.

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48% Bias Score

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bbc.com
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Escaped French Convict Arrested in Romania After Deadly Ambush

French authorities arrested Mohamed Amra, a convict who escaped a prison van after a deadly ambush in May 2024 that killed two officers, in Romania; the arrest followed a months-long manhunt involving over 300 investigators and international cooperation.

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48% Bias Score

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bbc.com
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Arab Leaders Meet to Counter Trump's Gaza Plan

Gulf leaders, Jordan, and Egypt met in Riyadh to formulate a counter-plan to President Trump's Gaza relocation proposal; a potential three-to-five-year Egyptian reconstruction plan is under consideration, excluding Hamas, and final decisions will be made at the Arab summit in March.

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44% Bias Score

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