Notre Dame Reopens After 2019 Fire
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on December 8th, 2024, five years after a devastating fire, holding two masses attended by political leaders, religious figures, and the public (by reservation); the cathedral expects 14-15 million annual visitors.
Notre Dame Reopens After 2019 Fire
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on December 8th, 2024, five years after a devastating fire, holding two masses attended by political leaders, religious figures, and the public (by reservation); the cathedral expects 14-15 million annual visitors.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Under Investigation, Banned from Leaving Country
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation for briefly imposing martial law on December 3rd, 2023, prompting a travel ban and sparking widespread protests; former Defense Minister Kim Young-hyun was arrested for treason.
South Korean President Under Investigation, Banned from Leaving Country
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation for briefly imposing martial law on December 3rd, 2023, prompting a travel ban and sparking widespread protests; former Defense Minister Kim Young-hyun was arrested for treason.
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40% Bias Score
Germany to Return Kogi Ritual Items to Colombia
The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation will return three Kogi ritual objects (staff, basket, woven item) to Colombia, following a 2023 return of two masks; all items were acquired in 1915 by Konrad Theodor Preuss, the curator of the Ethnological Museum's forerunner.
Germany to Return Kogi Ritual Items to Colombia
The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation will return three Kogi ritual objects (staff, basket, woven item) to Colombia, following a 2023 return of two masks; all items were acquired in 1915 by Konrad Theodor Preuss, the curator of the Ethnological Museum's forerunner.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has suspended processing 47,270 pending asylum applications from Syrians due to the uncertain situation following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, a decision impacting Germany's migration system and creating uncertainty about future asy...
Germany Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has suspended processing 47,270 pending asylum applications from Syrians due to the uncertain situation following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, a decision impacting Germany's migration system and creating uncertainty about future asy...
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48% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: Demands for New Elections and Return to European Path
Thousands are protesting daily in Tbilisi, demanding new elections following disputed October 26th parliamentary elections and a return to Georgia's pro-European path; the government accuses the opposition of a "Maidan-style uprising".
Georgia Protests: Demands for New Elections and Return to European Path
Thousands are protesting daily in Tbilisi, demanding new elections following disputed October 26th parliamentary elections and a return to Georgia's pro-European path; the government accuses the opposition of a "Maidan-style uprising".
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44% Bias Score
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Decisions Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany's BAMF has suspended decisions on roughly 47,000 Syrian asylum applications due to the uncertain post-Assad situation in Syria; Austria has taken similar action affecting 7,300 applications and is preparing for potential deportations.
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Decisions Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany's BAMF has suspended decisions on roughly 47,000 Syrian asylum applications due to the uncertain post-Assad situation in Syria; Austria has taken similar action affecting 7,300 applications and is preparing for potential deportations.
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48% Bias Score
Tbilisi Protesters Decorate Christmas Tree with Photos of Injured During Ongoing Demonstrations
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, decorated a Christmas tree near the parliament with photos of injured activists and journalists, escalating the eleventh day of demonstrations against the government's refusal to discuss EU accession before 2028.
Tbilisi Protesters Decorate Christmas Tree with Photos of Injured During Ongoing Demonstrations
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, decorated a Christmas tree near the parliament with photos of injured activists and journalists, escalating the eleventh day of demonstrations against the government's refusal to discuss EU accession before 2028.
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32% Bias Score
"Belarusian Veterans Face Reintegration Challenges in Poland"
"Belarusian veterans who fought in the Ukrainian army are struggling to find jobs and reintegrate into civilian life in Poland due to unemployment, lack of support, and mental health issues, highlighting the need for international collaboration and comprehensive assistance programs."
"Belarusian Veterans Face Reintegration Challenges in Poland"
"Belarusian veterans who fought in the Ukrainian army are struggling to find jobs and reintegrate into civilian life in Poland due to unemployment, lack of support, and mental health issues, highlighting the need for international collaboration and comprehensive assistance programs."
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Refugee Return: Potential Political Implications for Turkey and Regional Stability
Celebrations among some Syrian refugees in Turkey regarding their possible return to Syria highlight Turkey's potential political gain from the situation, while Iran recalibrates its position following the failed peace initiative.
Syrian Refugee Return: Potential Political Implications for Turkey and Regional Stability
Celebrations among some Syrian refugees in Turkey regarding their possible return to Syria highlight Turkey's potential political gain from the situation, while Iran recalibrates its position following the failed peace initiative.
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40% Bias Score
Merz's Kyiv Visit Highlights Germany's Divided Stance on Ukraine
On December 9, 2024, Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for German chancellor, visited Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for sustained military aid to bolster Ukraine's negotiating power and urging a unified European strategy, contrasting with Chancellor Scholz's approach.
Merz's Kyiv Visit Highlights Germany's Divided Stance on Ukraine
On December 9, 2024, Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for German chancellor, visited Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for sustained military aid to bolster Ukraine's negotiating power and urging a unified European strategy, contrasting with Chancellor Scholz's approach.
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40% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
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60% Bias Score