Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing; Ukraine Implicated
On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, chief of the Russian troops protecting against atomic, biological, and chemical weapons, was killed by a bomb near his Moscow home; his aide also died; Russia's FSB claims a 1995-born Uzbek man confessed to receiving the bomb from Ukraine's SBU.
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing; Ukraine Implicated
On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, chief of the Russian troops protecting against atomic, biological, and chemical weapons, was killed by a bomb near his Moscow home; his aide also died; Russia's FSB claims a 1995-born Uzbek man confessed to receiving the bomb from Ukraine's SBU.
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40% Bias Score
Over 100,000 Tortured and Killed in Syria Under Assad: Former US Envoy
Former US Special Envoy Stephen Rapp estimates over 100,000 people have been tortured and killed in Syria under Bashar al-Assad's regime since 2013, based on his visit to mass graves near Damascus, aligning with reports of tens of thousands of missing persons.
Over 100,000 Tortured and Killed in Syria Under Assad: Former US Envoy
Former US Special Envoy Stephen Rapp estimates over 100,000 people have been tortured and killed in Syria under Bashar al-Assad's regime since 2013, based on his visit to mass graves near Damascus, aligning with reports of tens of thousands of missing persons.
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56% Bias Score
Zelensky: Ukraine needs diplomatic solution for Crimea, Donbas
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in a Le Parisien interview that Ukraine lacks the military strength to retake Crimea and Donbas, necessitating a comprehensive diplomatic strategy before negotiations with Russia; he rejects a frozen conflict and highlights discussions with the incoming Trump admi...
Zelensky: Ukraine needs diplomatic solution for Crimea, Donbas
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in a Le Parisien interview that Ukraine lacks the military strength to retake Crimea and Donbas, necessitating a comprehensive diplomatic strategy before negotiations with Russia; he rejects a frozen conflict and highlights discussions with the incoming Trump admi...
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40% Bias Score
German Telegram Groups Facilitate Rape Using Undetectable Drugs
An NDR investigation revealed German Telegram groups sharing instructions on drugging and raping women, including live-streamed assaults and the distribution of undetectable 'knockout drops' containing dangerous substances, highlighting gaps in German law and technology.
German Telegram Groups Facilitate Rape Using Undetectable Drugs
An NDR investigation revealed German Telegram groups sharing instructions on drugging and raping women, including live-streamed assaults and the distribution of undetectable 'knockout drops' containing dangerous substances, highlighting gaps in German law and technology.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review TikTok Ban's Constitutionality
The US Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of a law that could ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finds a non-adversarial investor, prompting concerns about free speech and national security.
Supreme Court to Review TikTok Ban's Constitutionality
The US Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of a law that could ban TikTok on January 19th unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finds a non-adversarial investor, prompting concerns about free speech and national security.
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44% Bias Score
German Election: Economic Crisis and Defense Policy Define Key Party Differences
Germany's upcoming election sees four major parties—CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP—with differing approaches to economic recovery (state intervention vs. tax cuts) and defense (escalation concerns vs. stronger deterrents), shaping the country's future trajectory.
German Election: Economic Crisis and Defense Policy Define Key Party Differences
Germany's upcoming election sees four major parties—CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP—with differing approaches to economic recovery (state intervention vs. tax cuts) and defense (escalation concerns vs. stronger deterrents), shaping the country's future trajectory.
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28% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Accountability for Syrian Crimes Against Humanity
Syrian rebels' capture of Damascus ended Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship, prompting questions about accountability for alleged crimes against humanity, including over 15,000 torture deaths since 2011, and over 150,000 arbitrary arrests, documented by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR).
Assad's Fall: Accountability for Syrian Crimes Against Humanity
Syrian rebels' capture of Damascus ended Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship, prompting questions about accountability for alleged crimes against humanity, including over 15,000 torture deaths since 2011, and over 150,000 arbitrary arrests, documented by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR).
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48% Bias Score
Over 100,000 Killed in Syria Under Assad: Former US Ambassador
Former US Ambassador Stephen Rapp estimates over 100,000 people have been tortured and killed in Syria under Bashar al-Assad since 2013, based on visits to mass graves near Damascus and his experience with war crimes tribunals; he compared this to Nazi-era atrocities.
Over 100,000 Killed in Syria Under Assad: Former US Ambassador
Former US Ambassador Stephen Rapp estimates over 100,000 people have been tortured and killed in Syria under Bashar al-Assad since 2013, based on visits to mass graves near Damascus and his experience with war crimes tribunals; he compared this to Nazi-era atrocities.
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60% Bias Score
Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A bomb blast in Moscow on December 17, 2023, killed Russian General Colonel Igor Kirilov and his aide, prompting accusations of Ukrainian involvement and raising concerns about escalating conflict.
Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A bomb blast in Moscow on December 17, 2023, killed Russian General Colonel Igor Kirilov and his aide, prompting accusations of Ukrainian involvement and raising concerns about escalating conflict.
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56% Bias Score
HTS Syria Takeover: Hopes and Concerns for Human Rights
After a November coup led by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), international delegates are visiting Syria to discuss the future of human rights with the new rulers; however, HTS's history of human rights abuses raises serious concerns.
HTS Syria Takeover: Hopes and Concerns for Human Rights
After a November coup led by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), international delegates are visiting Syria to discuss the future of human rights with the new rulers; however, HTS's history of human rights abuses raises serious concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Sakharov Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Amidst Electoral Fraud Claims
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, who were denied their presidential victory by Nicolás Maduro's regime following the July 28th elections, prompting widespread protests and vio...
Sakharov Prize Awarded to Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Amidst Electoral Fraud Claims
The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, who were denied their presidential victory by Nicolás Maduro's regime following the July 28th elections, prompting widespread protests and vio...
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52% Bias Score
Germany Meets with HTS Leader Amidst Syria's Regime Change
Germany held its first meeting with HTS leader Mohammed Al-Jolani in Damascus a week after the Syrian regime's fall, discussing Syria's political transition and human rights, while simultaneously reopening its embassy. Other European nations are also engaging with the new transitional government.
Germany Meets with HTS Leader Amidst Syria's Regime Change
Germany held its first meeting with HTS leader Mohammed Al-Jolani in Damascus a week after the Syrian regime's fall, discussing Syria's political transition and human rights, while simultaneously reopening its embassy. Other European nations are also engaging with the new transitional government.
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36% Bias Score