Syrian Refugees' Return: A Question of Status and Repatriation
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus on December 8th, 2023, Syrian refugees in Europe, including Anwar al-Bunni, are seeking clarification from the German government on returning to Syria without losing their refugee status, highlighting the disparity in treatment compared to Ukrainian refugees ...
Syrian Refugees' Return: A Question of Status and Repatriation
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus on December 8th, 2023, Syrian refugees in Europe, including Anwar al-Bunni, are seeking clarification from the German government on returning to Syria without losing their refugee status, highlighting the disparity in treatment compared to Ukrainian refugees ...
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32% Bias Score
Maduro Begins New Term Amidst Venezuelan Crisis and Fraud Accusations
Nicolás Maduro secured a new six-year term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite accusations of election fraud from international observers, amidst a severe economic crisis that has driven 7.5 million Venezuelans into exile, with 80 percent of the population living in poverty, and a 75 percent r...
Maduro Begins New Term Amidst Venezuelan Crisis and Fraud Accusations
Nicolás Maduro secured a new six-year term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite accusations of election fraud from international observers, amidst a severe economic crisis that has driven 7.5 million Venezuelans into exile, with 80 percent of the population living in poverty, and a 75 percent r...
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60% Bias Score
US Returns \$52.9 Million in Seized Assets to Fund Nigerian Rural Electrification
The US returned \$52.9 million (€51.6 million) in assets seized from former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to fund rural electrification projects, representing the first repatriation of assets linked to her and highlighting international cooperation against corruption.
US Returns \$52.9 Million in Seized Assets to Fund Nigerian Rural Electrification
The US returned \$52.9 million (€51.6 million) in assets seized from former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to fund rural electrification projects, representing the first repatriation of assets linked to her and highlighting international cooperation against corruption.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Support Hurts Tesla's German Sales
Tesla's German sales dropped 41 percent in 2024 after Germany cancelled electric vehicle subsidies, contrasting with Elon Musk's support for the AfD, a party opposed to such subsidies and electric vehicles.
Musk's AfD Support Hurts Tesla's German Sales
Tesla's German sales dropped 41 percent in 2024 after Germany cancelled electric vehicle subsidies, contrasting with Elon Musk's support for the AfD, a party opposed to such subsidies and electric vehicles.
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52% Bias Score
Maduro's Inauguration Solidifies Authoritarian Rule in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 9th, amid heavy military presence and the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, solidified his authoritarian rule in Venezuela, further isolating the country regionally and intensifying internal repression.
Maduro's Inauguration Solidifies Authoritarian Rule in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 9th, amid heavy military presence and the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, solidified his authoritarian rule in Venezuela, further isolating the country regionally and intensifying internal repression.
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60% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel Launches Hardline Campaign for German Election
Alice Weidel was unanimously chosen as AfD's top candidate for the German Bundestag at a congress disrupted by protests; her platform includes drastic asylum policy changes, EU exit, and a return to the Deutsche Mark, raising concerns given AfD's right-wing extremism and lack of coalition prospects.
AfD's Weidel Launches Hardline Campaign for German Election
Alice Weidel was unanimously chosen as AfD's top candidate for the German Bundestag at a congress disrupted by protests; her platform includes drastic asylum policy changes, EU exit, and a return to the Deutsche Mark, raising concerns given AfD's right-wing extremism and lack of coalition prospects.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Dublin Agreement Failures Expose EU Migration Challenges
Germany's efforts to return asylum seekers to other EU countries under the Dublin Agreement have largely failed; of 74,583 requests, only 5,827 were accepted, with significantly lower success rates for Italy and Greece, leading to political criticism and calls for policy changes.
Germany's Dublin Agreement Failures Expose EU Migration Challenges
Germany's efforts to return asylum seekers to other EU countries under the Dublin Agreement have largely failed; of 74,583 requests, only 5,827 were accepted, with significantly lower success rates for Italy and Greece, leading to political criticism and calls for policy changes.
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48% Bias Score
Ukrainian Military Desertion Soars to 89,400 Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukraine saw 89,400 desertion cases (Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code), a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and 22% of all reported crimes. An amnesty program was implemented to encourage deserters' return, extending the deadline to March 1, 2025, with returning soldiers ofte...
Ukrainian Military Desertion Soars to 89,400 Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukraine saw 89,400 desertion cases (Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code), a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and 22% of all reported crimes. An amnesty program was implemented to encourage deserters' return, extending the deadline to March 1, 2025, with returning soldiers ofte...
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36% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Advocates for Increased NATO and EU Defense Spending
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine to secure a ceasefire with Russia on January 12th, advocating instead for increased NATO burden-sharing and a significant boost to EU defense spending, citing Poland's high defense expenditure (4.7% of GDP) and proximity to...
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Advocates for Increased NATO and EU Defense Spending
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine to secure a ceasefire with Russia on January 12th, advocating instead for increased NATO burden-sharing and a significant boost to EU defense spending, citing Poland's high defense expenditure (4.7% of GDP) and proximity to...
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52% Bias Score
Syria Base Loss Threatens Russia's African Influence
The potential fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria creates uncertainty about the future of Russian military bases there, which are crucial for Wagner Group operations in Africa and are now threatened; the loss of these bases would significantly impact Russia's ability to support its African all...
Syria Base Loss Threatens Russia's African Influence
The potential fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria creates uncertainty about the future of Russian military bases there, which are crucial for Wagner Group operations in Africa and are now threatened; the loss of these bases would significantly impact Russia's ability to support its African all...
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44% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel Elected Chancellor Candidate on Anti-Immigration Platform
Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's AfD, was elected as the party's chancellor candidate, advocating for border closures, mass deportations, stricter citizenship laws based on 'blood ties', rejection of renewable energy, and closer ties with Russia and China, sparking widespread protests and criticism...
AfD's Weidel Elected Chancellor Candidate on Anti-Immigration Platform
Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's AfD, was elected as the party's chancellor candidate, advocating for border closures, mass deportations, stricter citizenship laws based on 'blood ties', rejection of renewable energy, and closer ties with Russia and China, sparking widespread protests and criticism...
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76% Bias Score