South Korean President's Arrest Met With Protests
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest was met by thousands of supporters clashing with police in Seoul; Yoon claims the attempt is illegal, citing threats from "anti-state forces".
South Korean President's Arrest Met With Protests
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest was met by thousands of supporters clashing with police in Seoul; Yoon claims the attempt is illegal, citing threats from "anti-state forces".
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52% Bias Score
Mixed Results for Tusk's Poland After One Year
One year after Donald Tusk's return as Polish Prime Minister, his government has made progress in restoring media objectivity and EU relations, unlocking billions in EU funds; however, challenges remain in judicial reform and women's rights due to resistance from the President, the Constitutional Co...
Mixed Results for Tusk's Poland After One Year
One year after Donald Tusk's return as Polish Prime Minister, his government has made progress in restoring media objectivity and EU relations, unlocking billions in EU funds; however, challenges remain in judicial reform and women's rights due to resistance from the President, the Constitutional Co...
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Georgian Leader Amidst Russia's Overtures and EU Accession Stalemate
The US sanctioned Georgian businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili for undermining democracy and human rights, prompting Russia to offer closer ties while Georgia's EU accession is stalled.
US Sanctions Georgian Leader Amidst Russia's Overtures and EU Accession Stalemate
The US sanctioned Georgian businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili for undermining democracy and human rights, prompting Russia to offer closer ties while Georgia's EU accession is stalled.
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48% Bias Score
Taiwan Faces Constitutional Crisis Amidst KMT's Judicial Blockade
Taiwan's Nationalist Kuomintang party is blocking the confirmation of judges to the Constitutional Court, causing a political crisis mirroring recent events in South Korea. The KMT's pro-Beijing stance and obstructionist tactics threaten Taiwan's stability at a critical geopolitical moment.
Taiwan Faces Constitutional Crisis Amidst KMT's Judicial Blockade
Taiwan's Nationalist Kuomintang party is blocking the confirmation of judges to the Constitutional Court, causing a political crisis mirroring recent events in South Korea. The KMT's pro-Beijing stance and obstructionist tactics threaten Taiwan's stability at a critical geopolitical moment.
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40% Bias Score
Cautious Optimism After Öcalan Meeting: DEM Party Spokesperson Highlights Need for Continued Political Engagement
Following a meeting between a DEM Party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan, DEM Party spokesperson Meral Danış Beştaş expressed cautious optimism regarding a potential resolution process, emphasizing the need for continued political engagement alongside negotiations while highlighting the absence of con...
Cautious Optimism After Öcalan Meeting: DEM Party Spokesperson Highlights Need for Continued Political Engagement
Following a meeting between a DEM Party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan, DEM Party spokesperson Meral Danış Beştaş expressed cautious optimism regarding a potential resolution process, emphasizing the need for continued political engagement alongside negotiations while highlighting the absence of con...
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40% Bias Score
Eight Countries Where Life Got Better in 2024
In 2024, Indonesia achieved record-low poverty and inequality rates, while Poland significantly improved its rule of law after a change in government; other countries including Thailand, Brazil, Bangladesh, Moldova, Botswana, and France also saw positive developments in various areas.
Eight Countries Where Life Got Better in 2024
In 2024, Indonesia achieved record-low poverty and inequality rates, while Poland significantly improved its rule of law after a change in government; other countries including Thailand, Brazil, Bangladesh, Moldova, Botswana, and France also saw positive developments in various areas.
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40% Bias Score
Organized Crime Threatens Democracy: A Judge's Warning
Former Belgian judge Michel Claise's new book, "Combattre la criminalité," details the existential threat posed by organized crime to democracies, citing UN figures showing $2.1 trillion in annual global criminal activity and the €1 trillion in annual bribes, illustrated by the recent "Qatargate" sc...
Organized Crime Threatens Democracy: A Judge's Warning
Former Belgian judge Michel Claise's new book, "Combattre la criminalité," details the existential threat posed by organized crime to democracies, citing UN figures showing $2.1 trillion in annual global criminal activity and the €1 trillion in annual bribes, illustrated by the recent "Qatargate" sc...
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52% Bias Score
Mozambique's Post-Election Unrest and Broader African Trends
Post-election unrest in Mozambique following the October 2024 vote raises concerns about regional stability, while other African nations grapple with democratic challenges and economic pressures; South Africa's unity government faces pressure to deliver results, and sub-Saharan Africa's economic gro...
Mozambique's Post-Election Unrest and Broader African Trends
Post-election unrest in Mozambique following the October 2024 vote raises concerns about regional stability, while other African nations grapple with democratic challenges and economic pressures; South Africa's unity government faces pressure to deliver results, and sub-Saharan Africa's economic gro...
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44% Bias Score
Carter Center's Global Impact on Democracy
The Carter Center, founded by Jimmy Carter in 1982, has observed over 125 elections in 40 countries, promoting democracy globally through election monitoring, conflict resolution, and human rights advocacy, impacting countries from Panama and Nepal to the US.
Carter Center's Global Impact on Democracy
The Carter Center, founded by Jimmy Carter in 1982, has observed over 125 elections in 40 countries, promoting democracy globally through election monitoring, conflict resolution, and human rights advocacy, impacting countries from Panama and Nepal to the US.
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36% Bias Score
Terrorism and Broader Threats to Turkish Democracy
Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized that terrorism hinders Turkish democracy, a view partially shared by opposition MPs who highlighted other factors such as press restrictions and political persecution, citing specific cases and arguing for a comprehensive approach to democratic reform.
Terrorism and Broader Threats to Turkish Democracy
Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized that terrorism hinders Turkish democracy, a view partially shared by opposition MPs who highlighted other factors such as press restrictions and political persecution, citing specific cases and arguing for a comprehensive approach to democratic reform.
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Law Exacerbates Power Imbalance in Local Government
A new Israeli law increases the number of paid deputy mayors in large cities, potentially increasing mayoral power and decreasing opposition influence; only Netanya can currently afford this, a fact linked to the law's sponsor's past.
Israeli Law Exacerbates Power Imbalance in Local Government
A new Israeli law increases the number of paid deputy mayors in large cities, potentially increasing mayoral power and decreasing opposition influence; only Netanya can currently afford this, a fact linked to the law's sponsor's past.
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56% Bias Score
Guinean Opposition Leader Arrested Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah was arrested on December 30th for "insulting" the head of state, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society groups and human rights organizations amidst escalating human rights violations under the military junta.
Guinean Opposition Leader Arrested Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah was arrested on December 30th for "insulting" the head of state, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society groups and human rights organizations amidst escalating human rights violations under the military junta.
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40% Bias Score