Syria Dam Battle Risks Catastrophic Flooding, Water Crisis
Intense fighting near Syria's Tishrin Dam between Kurdish forces and Turkey-backed factions risks causing massive flooding and water shortages for millions, despite a four-day ceasefire in Manbij; the UN warns of the dam's structural integrity.
Syria Dam Battle Risks Catastrophic Flooding, Water Crisis
Intense fighting near Syria's Tishrin Dam between Kurdish forces and Turkey-backed factions risks causing massive flooding and water shortages for millions, despite a four-day ceasefire in Manbij; the UN warns of the dam's structural integrity.
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40% Bias Score
Ptolemaic-era Tombs Unearthed in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team recently unearthed multiple Ptolemaic-era tombs in Bahnasah, Egypt, revealing mummies with golden tongues and fingernails, unique amulets, and elaborate tomb paintings depicting various deities; this is the first such discovery in the area.
Ptolemaic-era Tombs Unearthed in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team recently unearthed multiple Ptolemaic-era tombs in Bahnasah, Egypt, revealing mummies with golden tongues and fingernails, unique amulets, and elaborate tomb paintings depicting various deities; this is the first such discovery in the area.
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24% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Diplomatic Row
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and involvement in an ICJ case against Israel; Ireland's Prime Minister called the move "deeply regrettable.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Diplomatic Row
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and involvement in an ICJ case against Israel; Ireland's Prime Minister called the move "deeply regrettable.
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52% Bias Score
Arab Ministers Call for UN-Led Syrian Transition
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Arab foreign ministers met in Aqaba, Jordan on December 14, 2024, issuing a 17-point statement supporting a UN-led political transition in Syria, prioritizing the Syrian people's will, and halting military operations.
Arab Ministers Call for UN-Led Syrian Transition
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Arab foreign ministers met in Aqaba, Jordan on December 14, 2024, issuing a 17-point statement supporting a UN-led political transition in Syria, prioritizing the Syrian people's will, and halting military operations.
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44% Bias Score
"Thousands Freed, But Many Still Missing After Assad's Fall"
"Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, thousands of prisoners have been released, but many others remain missing, highlighting the scale of human rights abuses during the Syrian civil war and the challenges faced by survivors and their families."
"Thousands Freed, But Many Still Missing After Assad's Fall"
"Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, thousands of prisoners have been released, but many others remain missing, highlighting the scale of human rights abuses during the Syrian civil war and the challenges faced by survivors and their families."
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Offensive in Syria Jeopardizes Counter-ISIS Efforts
Turkish-backed forces' attacks on US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria force the SDF to halt anti-ISIS operations, jeopardizing the containment of the terrorist group and necessitating the relocation of ISIS prisoners from threatened detention centers. The US is now managing an...
Turkish Offensive in Syria Jeopardizes Counter-ISIS Efforts
Turkish-backed forces' attacks on US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria force the SDF to halt anti-ISIS operations, jeopardizing the containment of the terrorist group and necessitating the relocation of ISIS prisoners from threatened detention centers. The US is now managing an...
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36% Bias Score
Rome's Jubilee Year: Renovations and Concerns
Rome is undergoing extensive renovations for the 2024 Jubilee year, a Catholic celebration expected to attract 35 million visitors, despite concerns about whether projects will finish on time; the city received \$2 billion in Jubilee funding and over \$3 billion in post-pandemic EU funds.
Rome's Jubilee Year: Renovations and Concerns
Rome is undergoing extensive renovations for the 2024 Jubilee year, a Catholic celebration expected to attract 35 million visitors, despite concerns about whether projects will finish on time; the city received \$2 billion in Jubilee funding and over \$3 billion in post-pandemic EU funds.
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40% Bias Score
EU Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Criticism
The EU faces criticism for halting asylum applications from Syrians, despite ongoing conflict, prompting concerns about legal obligations and the well-being of refugees.
EU Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Criticism
The EU faces criticism for halting asylum applications from Syrians, despite ongoing conflict, prompting concerns about legal obligations and the well-being of refugees.
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52% Bias Score
Metropolitan Museum's $550 Million Modern Art Wing Renovation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is renovating its modern and contemporary art wing for $550 million, a project designed by Frida Escobedo, the first woman to design a wing in the museum's history; the 126,000 square foot expansion will add 50% more exhibition space and is slated to b...
Metropolitan Museum's $550 Million Modern Art Wing Renovation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is renovating its modern and contemporary art wing for $550 million, a project designed by Frida Escobedo, the first woman to design a wing in the museum's history; the 126,000 square foot expansion will add 50% more exhibition space and is slated to b...
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28% Bias Score
False Image Claims Saddam Hussein Found in Saydnaya Prison
A manipulated image falsely claiming to show Saddam Hussein in Syria's Saydnaya prison circulated on social media; CNN Arabic debunked it, revealing the original image was of Mikheil Saakashvili's arrest and showing the alterations using forensic analysis.
False Image Claims Saddam Hussein Found in Saydnaya Prison
A manipulated image falsely claiming to show Saddam Hussein in Syria's Saydnaya prison circulated on social media; CNN Arabic debunked it, revealing the original image was of Mikheil Saakashvili's arrest and showing the alterations using forensic analysis.
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28% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Al-Julani's Moderation Claim Under Scrutiny
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Ahmad al-Shara, also known as "Abu Muhammad al-Julani," a former al-Qaeda affiliate, now claims moderation, prompting international monitoring of his actions and the overall stability of the nation.
Post-Assad Syria: Al-Julani's Moderation Claim Under Scrutiny
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Ahmad al-Shara, also known as "Abu Muhammad al-Julani," a former al-Qaeda affiliate, now claims moderation, prompting international monitoring of his actions and the overall stability of the nation.
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40% Bias Score
"Somalia, Ethiopia Reach Historic Agreement on Disputes, Mediated by Turkey"
"Turkey announced a historic agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve their disputes, focusing on economic cooperation and Ethiopia's access to the sea, with technical negotiations to conclude by February 2025."
"Somalia, Ethiopia Reach Historic Agreement on Disputes, Mediated by Turkey"
"Turkey announced a historic agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve their disputes, focusing on economic cooperation and Ethiopia's access to the sea, with technical negotiations to conclude by February 2025."
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40% Bias Score