UK and US Sanction British-Kenyan Businessman for Illicit Gold Trade
The UK and US sanctioned British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni for alleged involvement in illicit gold trade, citing his role in Kenya's Goldenberg scandal and his links to Zimbabwe's gold mafia, aiming to disrupt his network and deter future such activities.
UK and US Sanction British-Kenyan Businessman for Illicit Gold Trade
The UK and US sanctioned British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni for alleged involvement in illicit gold trade, citing his role in Kenya's Goldenberg scandal and his links to Zimbabwe's gold mafia, aiming to disrupt his network and deter future such activities.
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48% Bias Score
Corruption Most Frequent Offense in French Courts: 2021-2022 AFA Study
A French anti-corruption agency study of 504 court cases from 2021-2022 found corruption to be the most frequent offense (36.9% of offenses, 29.2% of cases), followed by embezzlement (22.1% of offenses, 26.4% of cases), with 79.7% of defendants being men and a 71.7% conviction rate.
Corruption Most Frequent Offense in French Courts: 2021-2022 AFA Study
A French anti-corruption agency study of 504 court cases from 2021-2022 found corruption to be the most frequent offense (36.9% of offenses, 29.2% of cases), followed by embezzlement (22.1% of offenses, 26.4% of cases), with 79.7% of defendants being men and a 71.7% conviction rate.
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44% Bias Score
"Vox Motion and PP's Response Exacerbate Spanish Political Polarization"
"Vox's motion calling for the Spanish government's resignation due to alleged corruption, gaining support from the Popular Party in some regions, highlights increasing political polarization and potential risks to democratic stability."
"Vox Motion and PP's Response Exacerbate Spanish Political Polarization"
"Vox's motion calling for the Spanish government's resignation due to alleged corruption, gaining support from the Popular Party in some regions, highlights increasing political polarization and potential risks to democratic stability."
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68% Bias Score
Italian Corruption Report: 48 Investigations, 588 Individuals Implicated
Libera's 2024 report details 48 corruption investigations involving 588 individuals across 14 Italian regions, with southern regions most affected, highlighting systemic corruption and the impact of recent legislative changes.
Italian Corruption Report: 48 Investigations, 588 Individuals Implicated
Libera's 2024 report details 48 corruption investigations involving 588 individuals across 14 Italian regions, with southern regions most affected, highlighting systemic corruption and the impact of recent legislative changes.
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56% Bias Score
"Feijóo's patient strategy: Waiting for PSOE's downfall"
"Spain's PP leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is strategically waiting for ongoing corruption investigations to weaken the PSOE government, acknowledging that it might take years, while simultaneously managing internal party tensions and navigating challenges posed by Vox."
"Feijóo's patient strategy: Waiting for PSOE's downfall"
"Spain's PP leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is strategically waiting for ongoing corruption investigations to weaken the PSOE government, acknowledging that it might take years, while simultaneously managing internal party tensions and navigating challenges posed by Vox."
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64% Bias Score
"Controversial Penalty Decision Exposes Deep-Seated Issues in Turkish Football"
"A controversial penalty decision in a Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Kasımpaşa sparked outrage and calls for resignations, highlighting concerns about officiating and integrity in Turkish football."
"Controversial Penalty Decision Exposes Deep-Seated Issues in Turkish Football"
"A controversial penalty decision in a Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Kasımpaşa sparked outrage and calls for resignations, highlighting concerns about officiating and integrity in Turkish football."
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56% Bias Score
"Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Disabled Parking Permits Issued in Israel"
"Israeli police arrested eight people and 12 others involved in a scheme to illegally issue hundreds of thousands of disabled parking permits, highlighting the problem of insufficient public transport and the desperation of drivers to find parking."
"Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Disabled Parking Permits Issued in Israel"
"Israeli police arrested eight people and 12 others involved in a scheme to illegally issue hundreds of thousands of disabled parking permits, highlighting the problem of insufficient public transport and the desperation of drivers to find parking."
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44% Bias Score
Armenian Police Brutality Allegation Under Investigation
34-year-old Ara Ohanyan was hospitalized after allegedly being beaten by Charentsavan police following a gold chain theft at an iron foundry where he works; police allegedly pressured him to confess, a claim under investigation by the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Armenian Police Brutality Allegation Under Investigation
34-year-old Ara Ohanyan was hospitalized after allegedly being beaten by Charentsavan police following a gold chain theft at an iron foundry where he works; police allegedly pressured him to confess, a claim under investigation by the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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40% Bias Score
Peruvian President Under Investigation for Neglect of Duty During Surgery
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte faces investigations for alleged neglect of duty during a two-week period in June-July 2023 due to nasal surgery, confirmed by her former Prime Minister, amid already low approval ratings and multiple other investigations.
Peruvian President Under Investigation for Neglect of Duty During Surgery
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte faces investigations for alleged neglect of duty during a two-week period in June-July 2023 due to nasal surgery, confirmed by her former Prime Minister, amid already low approval ratings and multiple other investigations.
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52% Bias Score
"Ben-Gvir Considers Freezing West Bank Police Appointments Amidst Bribery Investigation"
"Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir may freeze West Bank police commander appointments amid a bribery and breach of trust investigation against Chief Superintendent Avishai Moalem, a candidate for promotion, supported by Ben-Gvir who claims political motivation behind the allegation...
"Ben-Gvir Considers Freezing West Bank Police Appointments Amidst Bribery Investigation"
"Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir may freeze West Bank police commander appointments amid a bribery and breach of trust investigation against Chief Superintendent Avishai Moalem, a candidate for promotion, supported by Ben-Gvir who claims political motivation behind the allegation...
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam's $12 Billion Fraud: Tycoon Loses Death Sentence Appeal
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan's appeal against the death sentence for a $12 billion fraud was rejected; she could commute her sentence to life imprisonment by repaying $9 billion.
Vietnam's $12 Billion Fraud: Tycoon Loses Death Sentence Appeal
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan's appeal against the death sentence for a $12 billion fraud was rejected; she could commute her sentence to life imprisonment by repaying $9 billion.
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48% Bias Score
Serbia Protests: University Blockades and Street Demonstrations Mark One Month Since Canopy Collapse
Widespread protests and university blockades erupted across Serbia on November 10th, 2023, one month after a canopy collapse in Novi Sad killed 15, highlighting public anger over government accountability and police brutality.
Serbia Protests: University Blockades and Street Demonstrations Mark One Month Since Canopy Collapse
Widespread protests and university blockades erupted across Serbia on November 10th, 2023, one month after a canopy collapse in Novi Sad killed 15, highlighting public anger over government accountability and police brutality.
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36% Bias Score