March 2025
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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
Romania's Far-Right Rise Fuels Deepening Political Crisis
Romania is engulfed in a political crisis after the annulment of its November 2024 presidential election, marked by the rise of far-right, pro-Russian, and anti-Western forces, culminating in violent Bucharest protests following the exclusion of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from the upcoming ...
Romania's Far-Right Rise Fuels Deepening Political Crisis
Romania is engulfed in a political crisis after the annulment of its November 2024 presidential election, marked by the rise of far-right, pro-Russian, and anti-Western forces, culminating in violent Bucharest protests following the exclusion of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from the upcoming ...
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48% 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 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
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
PSG Ties Liverpool in Champions League Thriller
PSG defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, evening the Champions League last-16 tie at 1-1 on aggregate; Ousmane Dembele scored early, while Marquinhos' yellow card may result in a quarter-final suspension for PSG.
PSG Ties Liverpool in Champions League Thriller
PSG defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, evening the Champions League last-16 tie at 1-1 on aggregate; Ousmane Dembele scored early, while Marquinhos' yellow card may result in a quarter-final suspension for PSG.
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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
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
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
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
Ghana's Mahama Faces Tensions Amid Job Cuts and IMF Loan
Ghana's President John Mahama is reviewing thousands of government appointments after discovering over 81,000 suspected ghost workers, impacting thousands of employees and creating economic and political tensions amid a $3 billion IMF loan.
Ghana's Mahama Faces Tensions Amid Job Cuts and IMF Loan
Ghana's President John Mahama is reviewing thousands of government appointments after discovering over 81,000 suspected ghost workers, impacting thousands of employees and creating economic and political tensions amid a $3 billion IMF loan.
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40% Bias Score
German Caregiver Sentenced for Rape and Robbery of 81-Year-Old
A German court sentenced a 30-year-old caregiver to 10.5 years for kidnapping, robbing, and raping an 81-year-old woman in Hennef, Germany, in August 2024, forcing the victims to sell their home and move to separate care facilities due to the trauma.
German Caregiver Sentenced for Rape and Robbery of 81-Year-Old
A German court sentenced a 30-year-old caregiver to 10.5 years for kidnapping, robbing, and raping an 81-year-old woman in Hennef, Germany, in August 2024, forcing the victims to sell their home and move to separate care facilities due to the trauma.
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24% Bias Score