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Ukraine Withdraws from Ottawa Convention Amidst Largest Russian Airstrike
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, citing Russia's extensive use of such weapons during the war, while Russia launched its most massive airstrike yet, killing three civilians.
Ukraine Withdraws from Ottawa Convention Amidst Largest Russian Airstrike
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, citing Russia's extensive use of such weapons during the war, while Russia launched its most massive airstrike yet, killing three civilians.
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44% Bias Score
Lithuania Withdraws from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
The Lithuanian Parliament voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines on May 8, 2024, citing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine; the withdrawal will be effective in six months.
Lithuania Withdraws from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
The Lithuanian Parliament voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines on May 8, 2024, citing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine; the withdrawal will be effective in six months.
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44% Bias Score
EU Countries Consider Reintroducing Anti-Personnel Mines
Five EU countries plan to withdraw from the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention due to Russia's war in Ukraine, potentially reintroducing these weapons to Europe. This decision contradicts the EU's official stance against landmines, raising concerns about humanitarian law and global mine prolife...
EU Countries Consider Reintroducing Anti-Personnel Mines
Five EU countries plan to withdraw from the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention due to Russia's war in Ukraine, potentially reintroducing these weapons to Europe. This decision contradicts the EU's official stance against landmines, raising concerns about humanitarian law and global mine prolife...
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48% Bias Score
Baltic States and Poland to Withdraw from Landmine Ban Treaty
Facing heightened security threats from Russia, the Baltic states and Poland announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, aiming to enhance their defense capabilities, despite concerns about civilian safety and international law.
Baltic States and Poland to Withdraw from Landmine Ban Treaty
Facing heightened security threats from Russia, the Baltic states and Poland announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, aiming to enhance their defense capabilities, despite concerns about civilian safety and international law.
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48% Bias Score
Four NATO Nations Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Russia Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on March 18th, 2024, citing the need to strengthen their defenses against Russia's growing military threat. Latvia plans to submit a withdrawal bill to parliament next week, and the decision is considered cr...
Four NATO Nations Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amidst Russia Threat
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on March 18th, 2024, citing the need to strengthen their defenses against Russia's growing military threat. Latvia plans to submit a withdrawal bill to parliament next week, and the decision is considered cr...
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56% Bias Score
US to Send Anti-Personnel Mines to Ukraine
The Biden administration has approved sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, reversing its prior stance on these weapons. This decision is intended to bolster Ukrainian defenses against Russian aggression, but raises concerns about civilian casualties.
US to Send Anti-Personnel Mines to Ukraine
The Biden administration has approved sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, reversing its prior stance on these weapons. This decision is intended to bolster Ukrainian defenses against Russian aggression, but raises concerns about civilian casualties.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine War: Landmine Casualties Surge Tenfold
The Ukraine conflict witnessed a tenfold surge in landmine casualties in 2022 (608 reported incidents), with both sides using landmines extensively, highlighting the Ottawa Treaty's limitations as anti-vehicle mines remain legal and cause significant civilian harm (85% of casualties).
Ukraine War: Landmine Casualties Surge Tenfold
The Ukraine conflict witnessed a tenfold surge in landmine casualties in 2022 (608 reported incidents), with both sides using landmines extensively, highlighting the Ottawa Treaty's limitations as anti-vehicle mines remain legal and cause significant civilian harm (85% of casualties).
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44% Bias Score
Poland Builds \$2 Billion Eastern Shield to Deter Russian Aggression
Poland is building a \$2 billion Eastern Shield defense system along its border with Russia and Belarus, including trenches, barriers, and minefields, to deter potential Russian aggression, a decision supported by most Poles despite concerns about its effectiveness and the use of anti-personnel mine...
Poland Builds \$2 Billion Eastern Shield to Deter Russian Aggression
Poland is building a \$2 billion Eastern Shield defense system along its border with Russia and Belarus, including trenches, barriers, and minefields, to deter potential Russian aggression, a decision supported by most Poles despite concerns about its effectiveness and the use of anti-personnel mine...
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52% Bias Score
Major Earthquake in Southeast Asia Causes Over 1000 Deaths
A major earthquake in Southeast Asia has caused over 1000 deaths and almost 2400 injuries in Myanmar, according to the country's military junta, with additional casualties in Thailand and China. The earthquake, measuring 7.7 and followed by a 6.4 quake, triggered widespread damage.
Major Earthquake in Southeast Asia Causes Over 1000 Deaths
A major earthquake in Southeast Asia has caused over 1000 deaths and almost 2400 injuries in Myanmar, according to the country's military junta, with additional casualties in Thailand and China. The earthquake, measuring 7.7 and followed by a 6.4 quake, triggered widespread damage.
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12% Bias Score
Baltic States to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amid Russian Threat
Facing increased military threats from Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines to bolster their defenses, potentially impacting global arms control and mine production.
Baltic States to Withdraw from Ottawa Convention Amid Russian Threat
Facing increased military threats from Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines to bolster their defenses, potentially impacting global arms control and mine production.
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56% Bias Score
US Embassy Closure and Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Rising Tensions
The US embassy in Kyiv temporarily closes due to potential attacks; the US sends anti-personnel mines to Ukraine and Russia accuses Ukraine of missile attacks.
US Embassy Closure and Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Rising Tensions
The US embassy in Kyiv temporarily closes due to potential attacks; the US sends anti-personnel mines to Ukraine and Russia accuses Ukraine of missile attacks.
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40% Bias Score
US to Send Anti-Personnel Mines to Ukraine
The Biden administration approved sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, a significant policy change. The US hopes this will reinforce Ukrainian defenses against Russia and that civilian harm is minimized.
US to Send Anti-Personnel Mines to Ukraine
The Biden administration approved sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, a significant policy change. The US hopes this will reinforce Ukrainian defenses against Russia and that civilian harm is minimized.
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40% Bias Score
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