Fear and Uncertainty Mark Christmas in Damascus Under New Islamist Rule
In Damascus, Syria, a small group of Christians celebrated a subdued Christmas Mass under new Islamist rule, expressing fears of persecution and uncertainty about their future; traditional celebrations were curtailed due to concerns about upsetting some Muslims.
Fear and Uncertainty Mark Christmas in Damascus Under New Islamist Rule
In Damascus, Syria, a small group of Christians celebrated a subdued Christmas Mass under new Islamist rule, expressing fears of persecution and uncertainty about their future; traditional celebrations were curtailed due to concerns about upsetting some Muslims.
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60% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Two Dead, Dozens Injured
A Saudi Arabian man, Talib A., drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany on December 20th, killing two and injuring at least 60; police arrested him, and investigations are ongoing.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Two Dead, Dozens Injured
A Saudi Arabian man, Talib A., drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany on December 20th, killing two and injuring at least 60; police arrested him, and investigations are ongoing.
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48% Bias Score
AfD Doubles Down on German Exit from EU Despite High Costs
Germany's far-right AfD party has reaffirmed its commitment to leaving the EU and abandoning the euro if elected, despite the projected €690 billion cost and 87% of Germans supporting EU membership, believing that alternative arrangements would be beneficial.
AfD Doubles Down on German Exit from EU Despite High Costs
Germany's far-right AfD party has reaffirmed its commitment to leaving the EU and abandoning the euro if elected, despite the projected €690 billion cost and 87% of Germans supporting EU membership, believing that alternative arrangements would be beneficial.
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28% Bias Score
US Senate Averts Government Shutdown with Bipartisan Budget Extension
The US Senate passed a bipartisan federal budget extension on December 21st, 2024, preventing a government shutdown that would have furloughed 875,000 federal workers and impacted 1.4 million more, after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk's interference initially blocked a prior agreement.
US Senate Averts Government Shutdown with Bipartisan Budget Extension
The US Senate passed a bipartisan federal budget extension on December 21st, 2024, preventing a government shutdown that would have furloughed 875,000 federal workers and impacted 1.4 million more, after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk's interference initially blocked a prior agreement.
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40% Bias Score
Romanian PNL Allegedly Funded Online Campaign Boosting Independent Presidential Candidate
An investigation alleges Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) secretly funded an online campaign boosting independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, using a strategy similar to Russia's pre-invasion Ukraine messaging, potentially diverting votes from other candidates and raising concerns ...
Romanian PNL Allegedly Funded Online Campaign Boosting Independent Presidential Candidate
An investigation alleges Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) secretly funded an online campaign boosting independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, using a strategy similar to Russia's pre-invasion Ukraine messaging, potentially diverting votes from other candidates and raising concerns ...
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52% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Security Concerns and Election Implications
A car attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 15 killed one person and injured several, prompting calls for improved security measures and sparking concerns about the impact on Germany's upcoming election.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Security Concerns and Election Implications
A car attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 15 killed one person and injured several, prompting calls for improved security measures and sparking concerns about the impact on Germany's upcoming election.
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48% Bias Score
Fico Accuses Zelenskyy of Bribery Offer Regarding NATO Support
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of offering €500 million from frozen Russian assets in exchange for NATO support, following a disagreement over Russian gas transit through Ukraine at the recent EU summit; Zelenskyy denied the accusation.
Fico Accuses Zelenskyy of Bribery Offer Regarding NATO Support
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of offering €500 million from frozen Russian assets in exchange for NATO support, following a disagreement over Russian gas transit through Ukraine at the recent EU summit; Zelenskyy denied the accusation.
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Condemns Gaza Airstrike Killing Seven Children
Pope Francis condemned the December 20th Israeli airstrike in Jabaliya, Gaza, that killed seven Palestinian children from one family, calling it "cruelty," and criticized Israel for blocking the Latin Patriarch's access to Gaza.
Pope Francis Condemns Gaza Airstrike Killing Seven Children
Pope Francis condemned the December 20th Israeli airstrike in Jabaliya, Gaza, that killed seven Palestinian children from one family, calling it "cruelty," and criticized Israel for blocking the Latin Patriarch's access to Gaza.
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52% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack Exposes Security Failures, Impacts German Election
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor, critical of Islam, drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing several people and exposing security vulnerabilities that will likely influence the upcoming election.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack Exposes Security Failures, Impacts German Election
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor, critical of Islam, drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing several people and exposing security vulnerabilities that will likely influence the upcoming election.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Over 200 Injured
On December 21, 2024, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian psychiatrist, Taleb A., drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring over 200, many critically. Chancellor Scholz visited, expressing national solidarity and calling for unity.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Over 200 Injured
On December 21, 2024, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian psychiatrist, Taleb A., drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring over 200, many critically. Chancellor Scholz visited, expressing national solidarity and calling for unity.
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44% Bias Score
Arrow Anti-Missile System Fails to Intercept Houthi Missiles in Tel Aviv
Houthi rebels launched missiles that struck civilian areas in Tel Aviv, Israel, despite the failure of the Arrow anti-missile system to intercept them, causing injuries and damage.
Arrow Anti-Missile System Fails to Intercept Houthi Missiles in Tel Aviv
Houthi rebels launched missiles that struck civilian areas in Tel Aviv, Israel, despite the failure of the Arrow anti-missile system to intercept them, causing injuries and damage.
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44% Bias Score