Iranian Singer's Defiant Concert Leads to Arrest
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi's YouTube concert, defying the ban on women singing publicly, resulted in her temporary arrest, highlighting the ongoing "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and the regime's suppression of artistic expression.
Iranian Singer's Defiant Concert Leads to Arrest
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi's YouTube concert, defying the ban on women singing publicly, resulted in her temporary arrest, highlighting the ongoing "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and the regime's suppression of artistic expression.
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60% Bias Score
Greek School's Che Guevara Daughter Invite Sparks Political Backlash
Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara, and a local historian spoke at a Veria school, sparking a disciplinary investigation after the local New Democracy party protested the invitation, raising concerns about political bias in education and freedom of speech.
Greek School's Che Guevara Daughter Invite Sparks Political Backlash
Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara, and a local historian spoke at a Veria school, sparking a disciplinary investigation after the local New Democracy party protested the invitation, raising concerns about political bias in education and freedom of speech.
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60% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Apple and Google Face Deadline
On January 19, 2025, Apple and Google must remove TikTok from their app stores due to a US law aimed at countering potential Chinese government influence, unless a court intervenes; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists Amidst Pre-Election Crackdown
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper \"Intex-Press\" were arrested in early October and charged with \"supporting extremist activities\", marking the latest step in President Lukashenko's suppression of dissent ahead of the January 2024 presidential elections. This brings the total...
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists Amidst Pre-Election Crackdown
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper \"Intex-Press\" were arrested in early October and charged with \"supporting extremist activities\", marking the latest step in President Lukashenko's suppression of dissent ahead of the January 2024 presidential elections. This brings the total...
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24% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested in early October on charges of "supporting extremist activities," the latest action in a crackdown on dissent ahead of the January presidential elections where President Alexander Lukashenko seeks a seventh term.
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested in early October on charges of "supporting extremist activities," the latest action in a crackdown on dissent ahead of the January presidential elections where President Alexander Lukashenko seeks a seventh term.
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40% Bias Score
Algerian Author Imprisoned for Questioning National Borders
Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, 80, has been detained in Algeria for a month, accused of intellectual treason for questioning Algeria's national identity and historical borders in an interview. His French lawyer is denied a visa, and the trial is postponed.
Algerian Author Imprisoned for Questioning National Borders
Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, 80, has been detained in Algeria for a month, accused of intellectual treason for questioning Algeria's national identity and historical borders in an interview. His French lawyer is denied a visa, and the trial is postponed.
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60% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastu Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without a hijab, violating Iran's dress code, but later released; this incident highlights ongoing tensions and protests against strict Islamic laws following Mahsa Amini's death.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastu Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without a hijab, violating Iran's dress code, but later released; this incident highlights ongoing tensions and protests against strict Islamic laws following Mahsa Amini's death.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Passes Stricter Hijab Law Despite Presidential Concerns
Iran's parliament approved a new law increasing penalties for women violating the hijab dress code, including flogging, fines, and imprisonment, despite President Raisi's reservations; it's expected to take effect December 13th.
Iran Passes Stricter Hijab Law Despite Presidential Concerns
Iran's parliament approved a new law increasing penalties for women violating the hijab dress code, including flogging, fines, and imprisonment, despite President Raisi's reservations; it's expected to take effect December 13th.
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56% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested on charges of "supporting extremist activities" earlier this month, part of a broader crackdown on dissent ahead of Belarus' January presidential election, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists.
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44% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Belarussian authorities arrested seven journalists from the independent Intex-Press news outlet, charging them with supporting extremism, marking the largest such arrest in a year and escalating the crackdown on dissent ahead of January's presidential election.
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Belarussian authorities arrested seven journalists from the independent Intex-Press news outlet, charging them with supporting extremism, marking the largest such arrest in a year and escalating the crackdown on dissent ahead of January's presidential election.
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48% Bias Score
"Vietnamese Officials Sentenced for Leaking Information to Dissident Blogger; Decree 147 Tightens Internet Control"
"Five former Vietnamese officials received prison sentences for leaking information to blogger Đường Văn Thái, who was sentenced to 12 years for anti-state activities; Vietnam's new Decree 147 further restricts internet access."
"Vietnamese Officials Sentenced for Leaking Information to Dissident Blogger; Decree 147 Tightens Internet Control"
"Five former Vietnamese officials received prison sentences for leaking information to blogger Đường Văn Thái, who was sentenced to 12 years for anti-state activities; Vietnam's new Decree 147 further restricts internet access."
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52% Bias Score
El Salvador's New Laws Threaten Press Freedom, Warns HRW
Human Rights Watch warns that El Salvador's newly approved cybersecurity and data protection laws, granting broad powers to a government agency and including a 'right to be forgotten' clause, pose a significant threat to press freedom, potentially leading to censorship and fines for media outlets th...
El Salvador's New Laws Threaten Press Freedom, Warns HRW
Human Rights Watch warns that El Salvador's newly approved cybersecurity and data protection laws, granting broad powers to a government agency and including a 'right to be forgotten' clause, pose a significant threat to press freedom, potentially leading to censorship and fines for media outlets th...
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36% Bias Score