Appeals Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in the U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law mandating TikTok sever ties with ByteDance or face a U.S. ban by mid-January, rejecting First Amendment challenges; the decision, which TikTok plans to appeal, cites national security concerns over data and algorithm manipulation.
Appeals Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in the U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law mandating TikTok sever ties with ByteDance or face a U.S. ban by mid-January, rejecting First Amendment challenges; the decision, which TikTok plans to appeal, cites national security concerns over data and algorithm manipulation.
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56% Bias Score
Moscow Deputy Gorinov's Heating Restored After Punitive Shutoff
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned in Vladimir's SIZO-1 since April 26, 2022, had his heating restored and received letters on December 6th, following a November 29th shutoff coinciding with an additional three-year sentence for "justifying terrorism", raising concerns about p...
Moscow Deputy Gorinov's Heating Restored After Punitive Shutoff
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned in Vladimir's SIZO-1 since April 26, 2022, had his heating restored and received letters on December 6th, following a November 29th shutoff coinciding with an additional three-year sentence for "justifying terrorism", raising concerns about p...
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56% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Sale Mandate, Citing National Security
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app by January 19th to avoid a US ban, citing national security concerns and rejecting TikTok's First Amendment claims; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Sale Mandate, Citing National Security
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app by January 19th to avoid a US ban, citing national security concerns and rejecting TikTok's First Amendment claims; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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40% Bias Score
Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent
The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...
Algeria's Transnational Repression Silences Dissent
The Algerian government is targeting its citizens abroad for expressing criticism, leading to self-censorship and fear of returning home, as exemplified by the recent arrest of writer Boualem Sansal. This transnational repression, intensified since the 2020 pandemic, aims to suppress the Hirak movem...
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52% Bias Score
Sharjah Curator Tops "Power 100" List, Spotlighting Middle Eastern Art
Hoor al-Qasimi, daughter of Sharjah's ruler, topped ArtReview's "Power 100" list for leading the Sharjah Art Foundation and Biennial, significantly increasing the global visibility of Middle Eastern art, despite censorship challenges within the region.
Sharjah Curator Tops "Power 100" List, Spotlighting Middle Eastern Art
Hoor al-Qasimi, daughter of Sharjah's ruler, topped ArtReview's "Power 100" list for leading the Sharjah Art Foundation and Biennial, significantly increasing the global visibility of Middle Eastern art, despite censorship challenges within the region.
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52% Bias Score
48,000 DNA Samples Highlight Human Cost of Ukraine War
Deputy Defense Minister Anna Tsiviliova revealed that 48,000 Russian families have submitted DNA samples to locate missing relatives in the Ukraine war, while independent reporting estimates over 80,000 Russian military deaths, highlighting the conflict's significant human cost and the Russian gover...
48,000 DNA Samples Highlight Human Cost of Ukraine War
Deputy Defense Minister Anna Tsiviliova revealed that 48,000 Russian families have submitted DNA samples to locate missing relatives in the Ukraine war, while independent reporting estimates over 80,000 Russian military deaths, highlighting the conflict's significant human cost and the Russian gover...
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48% Bias Score
Algeria Imprisons Author to Divert Attention from Regime Weakness
The Algerian regime imprisoned author Boualem Sansal and targeted Kamel Daoud, using accusations related to national unity to divert attention from internal dissent, unpopular elections, and international isolation, mirroring tactics used against the Hirak movement.
Algeria Imprisons Author to Divert Attention from Regime Weakness
The Algerian regime imprisoned author Boualem Sansal and targeted Kamel Daoud, using accusations related to national unity to divert attention from internal dissent, unpopular elections, and international isolation, mirroring tactics used against the Hirak movement.
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48% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
A US federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, to sell its US operations or face a ban by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns despite TikTok's arguments that it operates independently and its user data is handled by an American company.
US Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Citing National Security
A US federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, to sell its US operations or face a ban by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns despite TikTok's arguments that it operates independently and its user data is handled by an American company.
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52% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold by Chinese Owner
A US appeals court upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, prioritizing national security over free speech concerns raised by the app, which boasts 170 million American users.
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold by Chinese Owner
A US appeals court upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it by January 19th, prioritizing national security over free speech concerns raised by the app, which boasts 170 million American users.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Citizen Sentenced for Reporting on Blocked Earthquake Aid
Veli Saçılık, a Turkish citizen, faces charges for sharing social media posts detailing the delayed and blocked aid delivery following the devastating Kahramanmaraş earthquake, highlighting the suppression of criticism regarding government response to the disaster.
Turkish Citizen Sentenced for Reporting on Blocked Earthquake Aid
Veli Saçılık, a Turkish citizen, faces charges for sharing social media posts detailing the delayed and blocked aid delivery following the devastating Kahramanmaraş earthquake, highlighting the suppression of criticism regarding government response to the disaster.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Filmmakers and Politician Condemn New Hijab Law
A new Iranian hijab law, prompting widespread condemnation from over 100 filmmakers and Faizeh Hashemi, is causing major political and social unrest as it's deemed 'anti-Iranian' and a violation of human rights, with concerns of increased societal division and protests.
Iranian Filmmakers and Politician Condemn New Hijab Law
A new Iranian hijab law, prompting widespread condemnation from over 100 filmmakers and Faizeh Hashemi, is causing major political and social unrest as it's deemed 'anti-Iranian' and a violation of human rights, with concerns of increased societal division and protests.
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68% Bias Score
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
Irán aprueba ley de vestimenta con severas sanciones
El Parlamento iraní aprobó una nueva ley de modestia con severas sanciones, incluyendo multas, restricciones de viaje y prisión, intensificando las protestas y desafiando la estabilidad del régimen; el presidente, aunque en contra, tiene pocas opciones para bloquearla.
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44% Bias Score