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Ancient DNA Suggests Syphilis Originated in the Americas
A genetic analysis of ancient skeletons in the Americas revealed a syphilis-causing bacteria precursor dating back 8,000 years, supporting the theory that syphilis was transmitted to Europe after Columbus's voyages, although not definitively proving it.
Ancient DNA Suggests Syphilis Originated in the Americas
A genetic analysis of ancient skeletons in the Americas revealed a syphilis-causing bacteria precursor dating back 8,000 years, supporting the theory that syphilis was transmitted to Europe after Columbus's voyages, although not definitively proving it.
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36% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth
French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth
French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...
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44% Bias Score
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
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44% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Assad Regime's Hidden Billions: Contrasting Wealth and Syrian Poverty
The Assad family's wealth, estimated at $1-2 billion by the US State Department but potentially much higher, stems from direct or indirect involvement in almost all major Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones, and contrasts sharply with the economic suffering of the Syrian population.
Assad Regime's Hidden Billions: Contrasting Wealth and Syrian Poverty
The Assad family's wealth, estimated at $1-2 billion by the US State Department but potentially much higher, stems from direct or indirect involvement in almost all major Syrian economic activities, including illicit ones, and contrasts sharply with the economic suffering of the Syrian population.
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64% Bias Score
Vietnam to Radically Restructure Government by April 2025
Vietnam's communist government will radically restructure its bureaucracy by April 2025, reducing the number of government bodies from 30 to 21, merging key ministries, and dissolving VCP commissions and state-run media to improve governance and economic growth.
Vietnam to Radically Restructure Government by April 2025
Vietnam's communist government will radically restructure its bureaucracy by April 2025, reducing the number of government bodies from 30 to 21, merging key ministries, and dissolving VCP commissions and state-run media to improve governance and economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Syria Withdrawal and Potential Libya Shift
Following the Syrian regime's collapse, Russia is reportedly withdrawing military assets from its Syrian bases, potentially shifting operations to Libya, raising concerns about regional stability and increased tensions with NATO.
Russia's Syria Withdrawal and Potential Libya Shift
Following the Syrian regime's collapse, Russia is reportedly withdrawing military assets from its Syrian bases, potentially shifting operations to Libya, raising concerns about regional stability and increased tensions with NATO.
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Shortlisted for Oscars Representing Germany
Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," an Iranian thriller about state violence and censorship inspired by the 2022 Iranian protests, is Germany's submission for the 2024 Oscars' Best International Feature Film category; the film was shot in secret in Iran, and Rasoulof escaped the countr...
Iranian Film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Shortlisted for Oscars Representing Germany
Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," an Iranian thriller about state violence and censorship inspired by the 2022 Iranian protests, is Germany's submission for the 2024 Oscars' Best International Feature Film category; the film was shot in secret in Iran, and Rasoulof escaped the countr...
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32% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
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56% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
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32% Bias Score
Sarkozy Sentenced to House Arrest, Banned from Politics
France's highest court upheld a three-year prison sentence (two suspended) for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, for bribery and influence peddling; he will serve one year under house arrest with an electronic tag and is barred from running for office for three years.
Sarkozy Sentenced to House Arrest, Banned from Politics
France's highest court upheld a three-year prison sentence (two suspended) for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, for bribery and influence peddling; he will serve one year under house arrest with an electronic tag and is barred from running for office for three years.
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44% Bias Score
North Macedonian Vice PM Flees Amid Corruption Concerns
Artan Grubi, North Macedonia's former vice prime minister, fled the country on December 17, 2024, shortly before a planned police raid, raising concerns about corruption and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement.
North Macedonian Vice PM Flees Amid Corruption Concerns
Artan Grubi, North Macedonia's former vice prime minister, fled the country on December 17, 2024, shortly before a planned police raid, raising concerns about corruption and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement.
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60% Bias Score
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