Danish Justice Blocks Japan's Extradition of Anti-Whaling Activist
Paul Watson, a 74-year-old Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, was released from Greenlandian custody on December 2023 after the Danish Ministry of Justice rejected Japan's extradition request stemming from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctica.
Danish Justice Blocks Japan's Extradition of Anti-Whaling Activist
Paul Watson, a 74-year-old Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, was released from Greenlandian custody on December 2023 after the Danish Ministry of Justice rejected Japan's extradition request stemming from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctica.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
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28% Bias Score
German Man Sentenced for Rape and Assault in Egypt
A German court sentenced a 37-year-old man to five years and three months in prison for repeatedly raping and assaulting a German woman he met online, who he held captive for two months in Egypt starting March 17, 2017, before her release by Egyptian police and the BKA. He must pay €42,000 in compen...
German Man Sentenced for Rape and Assault in Egypt
A German court sentenced a 37-year-old man to five years and three months in prison for repeatedly raping and assaulting a German woman he met online, who he held captive for two months in Egypt starting March 17, 2017, before her release by Egyptian police and the BKA. He must pay €42,000 in compen...
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24% Bias Score
Berlin Trial: Three Men Charged with Murder at Kottbusser Tor
Three men stand trial in Berlin for the June 22, 2023, murder of a 26-year-old Tunisian man at the Kottbusser Tor U-Bahn station; the stabbing was allegedly revenge for a dispute involving illegal drug dealing.
Berlin Trial: Three Men Charged with Murder at Kottbusser Tor
Three men stand trial in Berlin for the June 22, 2023, murder of a 26-year-old Tunisian man at the Kottbusser Tor U-Bahn station; the stabbing was allegedly revenge for a dispute involving illegal drug dealing.
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40% Bias Score
Islamists Seize Power in Syria Amidst Israeli Strikes and International Concerns
Following the sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Islamists took control, leading to Israeli airstrikes and warnings from human rights groups about the potential creation of a strict Islamist state. International actors are beginning to establish contact with the transitional government...
Islamists Seize Power in Syria Amidst Israeli Strikes and International Concerns
Following the sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Islamists took control, leading to Israeli airstrikes and warnings from human rights groups about the potential creation of a strict Islamist state. International actors are beginning to establish contact with the transitional government...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's No-Confidence Vote: Path to Snap Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote today, potentially leading to snap elections on February 23rd, following criticism of Germany's bureaucratic inefficiencies and political gridlock.
Germany's No-Confidence Vote: Path to Snap Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote today, potentially leading to snap elections on February 23rd, following criticism of Germany's bureaucratic inefficiencies and political gridlock.
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44% Bias Score
German Man Sentenced for Rape and Assault of Woman in Egypt
A German court sentenced a 37-year-old man to five years and three months in prison for the repeated rape and assault of a young German woman he met online, whom he held captive for two months in Egypt in 2017; the court highlighted the severity of the crimes, but noted the confession and time elaps...
German Man Sentenced for Rape and Assault of Woman in Egypt
A German court sentenced a 37-year-old man to five years and three months in prison for the repeated rape and assault of a young German woman he met online, whom he held captive for two months in Egypt in 2017; the court highlighted the severity of the crimes, but noted the confession and time elaps...
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Bureaucracy: Reform Stalled Despite Political Will
German Economics Minister Habeck and Chancellor Scholz called for significant bureaucratic reform, particularly regarding the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, but implementation faces challenges due to internal government resistance; a proposed constitutional amendment aims to enforce a stricter "one...
Germany's Bureaucracy: Reform Stalled Despite Political Will
German Economics Minister Habeck and Chancellor Scholz called for significant bureaucratic reform, particularly regarding the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, but implementation faces challenges due to internal government resistance; a proposed constitutional amendment aims to enforce a stricter "one...
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60% Bias Score
Avian Flu Outbreak Leads to Culling of 200 Birds in German Park
Due to an avian flu outbreak, suspected to have been introduced by a wild duck, approximately 200 birds were culled in Hambrücken's Walderholungspark, a public area in Germany, resulting in a six-week closure for disinfection and decontamination.
Avian Flu Outbreak Leads to Culling of 200 Birds in German Park
Due to an avian flu outbreak, suspected to have been introduced by a wild duck, approximately 200 birds were culled in Hambrücken's Walderholungspark, a public area in Germany, resulting in a six-week closure for disinfection and decontamination.
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36% Bias Score
Intense Fighting in Ukraine, North Korea Deploys Troops
Intense fighting rages across multiple Ukrainian fronts, with 214 battles reported; Russia claims gains near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Ukraine reports success near Kolisnykivka and disruption of a major Russian supply train via drone strike; North Korea contributes approximately 10,000 troops to...
Intense Fighting in Ukraine, North Korea Deploys Troops
Intense fighting rages across multiple Ukrainian fronts, with 214 battles reported; Russia claims gains near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Ukraine reports success near Kolisnykivka and disruption of a major Russian supply train via drone strike; North Korea contributes approximately 10,000 troops to...
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36% Bias Score
Failure of the German Ardennes Offensive in 1944
The December 1944 German Ardennes Offensive, aiming to split Allied lines and shock the West into negotiating peace, failed due to Allied air superiority and overwhelming reserves, despite initially surprising US forces and capturing approximately 6000 soldiers.
Failure of the German Ardennes Offensive in 1944
The December 1944 German Ardennes Offensive, aiming to split Allied lines and shock the West into negotiating peace, failed due to Allied air superiority and overwhelming reserves, despite initially surprising US forces and capturing approximately 6000 soldiers.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks
Germany urged Israel and other nations to uphold Syria's sovereignty after Israel intensified attacks following Assad's December 8th ouster, citing international law and concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands; Germany plans to re-establish contact in Damascus soon.
Germany Urges Respect for Syria's Sovereignty Amidst Increased Israeli Attacks
Germany urged Israel and other nations to uphold Syria's sovereignty after Israel intensified attacks following Assad's December 8th ouster, citing international law and concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands; Germany plans to re-establish contact in Damascus soon.
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36% Bias Score