March 2025
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Saudi Arabia Mediates US-Ukraine Talks in Jeddah
US and Ukrainian delegations met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 11th, marking a significant step in Saudi Arabia's mediation efforts in the Ukraine conflict, highlighting its growing international influence despite past controversies.
Saudi Arabia Mediates US-Ukraine Talks in Jeddah
US and Ukrainian delegations met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 11th, marking a significant step in Saudi Arabia's mediation efforts in the Ukraine conflict, highlighting its growing international influence despite past controversies.
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40% Bias Score
German Court Rejects Lawsuit Challenging BND Surveillance Powers
The German Federal Constitutional Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the 2020 BND Act, which allows extensive surveillance of individuals, including journalists abroad. Reporters Without Borders and the Society for Civil Rights have appealed to the European Court of Human Rights, citing concerns o...
German Court Rejects Lawsuit Challenging BND Surveillance Powers
The German Federal Constitutional Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the 2020 BND Act, which allows extensive surveillance of individuals, including journalists abroad. Reporters Without Borders and the Society for Civil Rights have appealed to the European Court of Human Rights, citing concerns o...
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56% Bias Score
BLA Attacks Pakistan Train, Takes Hostages in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express passenger train in Balochistan, Pakistan, taking hostages; the police reported 35 passengers abducted, while the BLA claims 182, including military personnel, were taken hostage.
BLA Attacks Pakistan Train, Takes Hostages in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express passenger train in Balochistan, Pakistan, taking hostages; the police reported 35 passengers abducted, while the BLA claims 182, including military personnel, were taken hostage.
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52% Bias Score
German Bundeswehr Faces Severe Personnel Shortage
The German Bundeswehr faces a significant personnel shortage, with only 181,000 soldiers compared to the planned 203,000, despite increased applicants. High attrition rates (25% within six months), largely due to unmet location preferences and limited career opportunities, hinder recruitment efforts...
German Bundeswehr Faces Severe Personnel Shortage
The German Bundeswehr faces a significant personnel shortage, with only 181,000 soldiers compared to the planned 203,000, despite increased applicants. High attrition rates (25% within six months), largely due to unmet location preferences and limited career opportunities, hinder recruitment efforts...
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64% Bias Score
Give Something Back: $100 Million Initiative Transforms Lives
Robert Carr, initially inspired by a $250 scholarship, founded Give Something Back, a $100 million initiative supporting over 2,000 students nationwide, with a 74% graduation rate, emphasizing mentorship and mental health alongside financial aid.
Give Something Back: $100 Million Initiative Transforms Lives
Robert Carr, initially inspired by a $250 scholarship, founded Give Something Back, a $100 million initiative supporting over 2,000 students nationwide, with a 74% graduation rate, emphasizing mentorship and mental health alongside financial aid.
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44% Bias Score
Algerian Author Sansal's Arrest Sparks International Protest
Algerian-French author Boualem Sansal, winner of the 2011 German Book Trade Peace Prize, was arrested in Algiers three and a half months ago; the reasons remain unclear, sparking protests from PEN centers and concerns about freedom of speech in Algeria.
Algerian Author Sansal's Arrest Sparks International Protest
Algerian-French author Boualem Sansal, winner of the 2011 German Book Trade Peace Prize, was arrested in Algiers three and a half months ago; the reasons remain unclear, sparking protests from PEN centers and concerns about freedom of speech in Algeria.
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32% Bias Score
Severance" Season 2 Breaks Apple TV+ Viewership Records
Severance," an Apple TV+ series with a reported $20 million per episode budget, saw its second season achieve record viewership, according to Apple, despite a three-year delay due to writing challenges; its success contrasts with Apple TV+'s usually modest cultural impact.
Severance" Season 2 Breaks Apple TV+ Viewership Records
Severance," an Apple TV+ series with a reported $20 million per episode budget, saw its second season achieve record viewership, according to Apple, despite a three-year delay due to writing challenges; its success contrasts with Apple TV+'s usually modest cultural impact.
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48% Bias Score
Romania Rejects Extremist Candidate, Sparking Protests and Russian Condemnation
The Romanian Electoral Central Bureau rejected Călin Georgescu's presidential candidacy due to his unconstitutional discourse, sparking violent protests and a strong reaction from Russia, which criticized the decision and hinted at a shift in support. Georgescu now faces criminal charges for attempt...
Romania Rejects Extremist Candidate, Sparking Protests and Russian Condemnation
The Romanian Electoral Central Bureau rejected Călin Georgescu's presidential candidacy due to his unconstitutional discourse, sparking violent protests and a strong reaction from Russia, which criticized the decision and hinted at a shift in support. Georgescu now faces criminal charges for attempt...
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36% Bias Score
Syria-SDF Agreement: Kurdish Integration into Syrian State"
A deal signed in Syria between the transitional president and the SDF commander outlines the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the Syrian state, including military and civilian entities in the northeast, aiming to ensure Syria's security and stability, but leaving key details for a future...
Syria-SDF Agreement: Kurdish Integration into Syrian State"
A deal signed in Syria between the transitional president and the SDF commander outlines the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the Syrian state, including military and civilian entities in the northeast, aiming to ensure Syria's security and stability, but leaving key details for a future...
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32% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak: 220 Infections, Largest in 30 Years
A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 220 people, mostly children, across multiple counties, marking the state's largest outbreak in 30 years, linked to low vaccination rates and spreading to other states.
Texas Measles Outbreak: 220 Infections, Largest in 30 Years
A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 220 people, mostly children, across multiple counties, marking the state's largest outbreak in 30 years, linked to low vaccination rates and spreading to other states.
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40% Bias Score
Drone Strike Shakes Russian Town Near Moscow
A drone strike in Ramenskoye, Russia, 40 kilometers southeast of Moscow, on Tuesday morning damaged an apartment building and nearby cars, shattering the sense of security among residents, many of whom support the Kremlin's military campaign in Ukraine but had previously felt insulated from the war'...
Drone Strike Shakes Russian Town Near Moscow
A drone strike in Ramenskoye, Russia, 40 kilometers southeast of Moscow, on Tuesday morning damaged an apartment building and nearby cars, shattering the sense of security among residents, many of whom support the Kremlin's military campaign in Ukraine but had previously felt insulated from the war'...
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44% Bias Score
Murmansk Forum Focuses on Arctic Development and International Cooperation
The International Arctic Forum in Murmansk (March 26-27) will address Arctic development, focusing on the Northern Sea Route, investments, infrastructure, and international cooperation, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Murmansk Forum Focuses on Arctic Development and International Cooperation
The International Arctic Forum in Murmansk (March 26-27) will address Arctic development, focusing on the Northern Sea Route, investments, infrastructure, and international cooperation, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
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40% Bias Score