Global Human Trafficking Cases Surge 25% in 2022
The UN reported a 25% rise in global human trafficking victims in 2022, reaching nearly 70,000, largely due to conflicts, climate disasters, and global crises, with organized crime as the main culprit; children accounted for 38% of victims.
Global Human Trafficking Cases Surge 25% in 2022
The UN reported a 25% rise in global human trafficking victims in 2022, reaching nearly 70,000, largely due to conflicts, climate disasters, and global crises, with organized crime as the main culprit; children accounted for 38% of victims.
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20% Bias Score
"Fall of Assad Regime Creates Power Vacuum in Syria, Testing Turkey's Foreign Policy"
"The fall of the Assad regime in Syria creates a power vacuum and necessitates a recalibration of Turkey's foreign policy, particularly concerning its delicate balance between Western and Eastern alliances and its longstanding concerns about Kurdish influence in northern Syria."
"Fall of Assad Regime Creates Power Vacuum in Syria, Testing Turkey's Foreign Policy"
"The fall of the Assad regime in Syria creates a power vacuum and necessitates a recalibration of Turkey's foreign policy, particularly concerning its delicate balance between Western and Eastern alliances and its longstanding concerns about Kurdish influence in northern Syria."
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40% Bias Score
Haifa Film Festival: Festive Opening, Acclaimed Films
The 40th Haifa International Film Festival, delayed from Sukkot due to war, will run December 31-January 11, featuring a festive opening night with screenings of \"Wicked\", \"Better Man\", \"The Nightmare Before Christmas\", and the first \"Saturday Night Live\" episode, alongside acclaimed interna...
Haifa Film Festival: Festive Opening, Acclaimed Films
The 40th Haifa International Film Festival, delayed from Sukkot due to war, will run December 31-January 11, featuring a festive opening night with screenings of \"Wicked\", \"Better Man\", \"The Nightmare Before Christmas\", and the first \"Saturday Night Live\" episode, alongside acclaimed interna...
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28% Bias Score
Iran's Regional Influence Weakened by Syrian Rebel Victory and Lebanon Ceasefire
Syrian rebels, backed by Turkey, ousted the Assad regime, weakening Iran's regional influence; a Lebanon ceasefire restricts Hezbollah; and potential Armenian-Azerbaijani-Turkish peace further isolates Iran.
Iran's Regional Influence Weakened by Syrian Rebel Victory and Lebanon Ceasefire
Syrian rebels, backed by Turkey, ousted the Assad regime, weakening Iran's regional influence; a Lebanon ceasefire restricts Hezbollah; and potential Armenian-Azerbaijani-Turkish peace further isolates Iran.
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52% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls After Decade-Long Syrian Civil War
Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's 53-year regime on Sunday, capturing Damascus after retaking Aleppo the previous week; this victory follows a decade-long civil war marked by widespread atrocities, including the use of chemical weapons and barrel bombs, which caused over 600,000 deaths and a hum...
Assad Regime Falls After Decade-Long Syrian Civil War
Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's 53-year regime on Sunday, capturing Damascus after retaking Aleppo the previous week; this victory follows a decade-long civil war marked by widespread atrocities, including the use of chemical weapons and barrel bombs, which caused over 600,000 deaths and a hum...
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48% Bias Score
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon and Gaza
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in two separate incidents: four died in southern Lebanon from an accidental explosion of an IDF-laid trap while clearing weapons, and three were killed by anti-tank fire in northern Gaza.
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Lebanon and Gaza
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in two separate incidents: four died in southern Lebanon from an accidental explosion of an IDF-laid trap while clearing weapons, and three were killed by anti-tank fire in northern Gaza.
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60% Bias Score
Switzerland Designates Hamas a Terrorist Organization
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel, Switzerland's parliament voted overwhelmingly to officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization, reversing its previous policy of engagement.
Switzerland Designates Hamas a Terrorist Organization
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel, Switzerland's parliament voted overwhelmingly to officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization, reversing its previous policy of engagement.
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40% Bias Score
Anora: Lap Dancer's Optimism Shattered by Harsh Realities
Sean Baker's "Anora", opening in Israel on December 12, follows Ani, a lap dancer in Brighton Beach, whose relationship with a wealthy Russian man leads to unexpected consequences, highlighting the harsh realities and vulnerabilities faced by sex workers.
Anora: Lap Dancer's Optimism Shattered by Harsh Realities
Sean Baker's "Anora", opening in Israel on December 12, follows Ani, a lap dancer in Brighton Beach, whose relationship with a wealthy Russian man leads to unexpected consequences, highlighting the harsh realities and vulnerabilities faced by sex workers.
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40% Bias Score
El Al's US Flight Monopoly Persists Despite Delta's Planned Return
El Al maintains a monopoly on direct flights between Israel and the US, controlling 11% of Ben-Gurion Airport's US passenger traffic in November; despite Delta planning to resume flights in April 2025, regulatory hurdles and high Delta fares hinder competition and keep prices elevated.
El Al's US Flight Monopoly Persists Despite Delta's Planned Return
El Al maintains a monopoly on direct flights between Israel and the US, controlling 11% of Ben-Gurion Airport's US passenger traffic in November; despite Delta planning to resume flights in April 2025, regulatory hurdles and high Delta fares hinder competition and keep prices elevated.
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32% Bias Score
"Assad's Fall in Syria: Iran Faces Regional Setbacks and Calls for Nuclear Weapons"
"Following the Syrian rebels' conquest of Damascus and the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, Iran faces significant strategic setbacks, prompting calls for a revised security doctrine, including nuclear weapons development, as its regional influence diminishes."
"Assad's Fall in Syria: Iran Faces Regional Setbacks and Calls for Nuclear Weapons"
"Following the Syrian rebels' conquest of Damascus and the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, Iran faces significant strategic setbacks, prompting calls for a revised security doctrine, including nuclear weapons development, as its regional influence diminishes."
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36% Bias Score
Trump Declares US Non-Intervention in Syria Amid Regime Change
Following the Syrian rebels' seizure of Damascus and President Assad's flight to Moscow, President-elect Trump declared the US should not intervene in Syria, despite concerns from Israeli officials and experts about the potential resurgence of ISIS and increased Iranian influence in the region.
Trump Declares US Non-Intervention in Syria Amid Regime Change
Following the Syrian rebels' seizure of Damascus and President Assad's flight to Moscow, President-elect Trump declared the US should not intervene in Syria, despite concerns from Israeli officials and experts about the potential resurgence of ISIS and increased Iranian influence in the region.
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Ministers Back Netanyahu Amidst Trial
A dozen Israeli ministers and MKs publicly supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his trial on Tuesday, accusing the judicial system of political persecution.
Israeli Ministers Back Netanyahu Amidst Trial
A dozen Israeli ministers and MKs publicly supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his trial on Tuesday, accusing the judicial system of political persecution.
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64% Bias Score