Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery
Former US Senator Bob Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence on Wednesday for bribery and acting as a foreign agent, following a conviction on multiple felony charges involving gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz received in exchange for favors to Egypt and New Jersey businessmen.
Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery
Former US Senator Bob Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence on Wednesday for bribery and acting as a foreign agent, following a conviction on multiple felony charges involving gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz received in exchange for favors to Egypt and New Jersey businessmen.
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52% Bias Score
Rise in Anti-Foreigner Violence and Hate Speech in China
A rise in xenophobic attacks against foreigners in China in 2024, including a fatal stabbing of a Japanese child, has prompted concerns about hate speech on Chinese social media and strained international relations, despite government pledges to address the issue.
Rise in Anti-Foreigner Violence and Hate Speech in China
A rise in xenophobic attacks against foreigners in China in 2024, including a fatal stabbing of a Japanese child, has prompted concerns about hate speech on Chinese social media and strained international relations, despite government pledges to address the issue.
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32% Bias Score
Russia and Armenia Seek to Improve Relations After Strained Ties
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan held talks in Moscow on Tuesday, addressing strained relations following Armenia's strategic partnership agreement with the US. Lavrov will visit Yerevan soon, aiming to improve bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Russia and Armenia Seek to Improve Relations After Strained Ties
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan held talks in Moscow on Tuesday, addressing strained relations following Armenia's strategic partnership agreement with the US. Lavrov will visit Yerevan soon, aiming to improve bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
German Ambassador Warns of Trump's Threat to US Democracy
German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis warned in a cable that a second Trump term would severely threaten US democracy by undermining checks and balances, misusing institutions, and empowering big tech; the German Foreign Ministry offered no comment but affirmed the importance of the US-Germany allianc...
German Ambassador Warns of Trump's Threat to US Democracy
German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis warned in a cable that a second Trump term would severely threaten US democracy by undermining checks and balances, misusing institutions, and empowering big tech; the German Foreign Ministry offered no comment but affirmed the importance of the US-Germany allianc...
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36% Bias Score
Menendez Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez received a 15-year prison sentence for bribery and influence peddling, benefiting Egypt and Qatar, alongside 10 and 9-year sentences for his co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, respectively, for crimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash...
Menendez Sentenced to 15 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez received a 15-year prison sentence for bribery and influence peddling, benefiting Egypt and Qatar, alongside 10 and 9-year sentences for his co-defendants, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, respectively, for crimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash...
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32% Bias Score
Rosen's Senate Appointment Bolsters US Support for Israel
Senator Jacky Rosen's appointment to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is expected to strengthen US support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas, counteracting the stance of other committee Democrats who previously voted to restric...
Rosen's Senate Appointment Bolsters US Support for Israel
Senator Jacky Rosen's appointment to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is expected to strengthen US support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas, counteracting the stance of other committee Democrats who previously voted to restric...
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48% Bias Score
Menendez Convicted on Bribery Charges, Faces 15-Year Sentence
Former Senator Bob Menendez was convicted on 16 felony bribery charges for accepting cash, a Mercedes Benz, and gold bars in exchange for political favors for New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government; he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Menendez Convicted on Bribery Charges, Faces 15-Year Sentence
Former Senator Bob Menendez was convicted on 16 felony bribery charges for accepting cash, a Mercedes Benz, and gold bars in exchange for political favors for New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government; he faces up to 15 years in prison.
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56% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia to Invest $600 Billion in US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a planned $600 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, following a phone call with former President Trump, who suggested a return visit to the Kingdom might be his first foreign trip.
Saudi Arabia to Invest $600 Billion in US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a planned $600 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, following a phone call with former President Trump, who suggested a return visit to the Kingdom might be his first foreign trip.
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44% Bias Score
German Ambassador Warns of US Democracy Under Trump
Germany's ambassador to the US, Andreas Michaelis, warned in a confidential report that a second Trump term poses a severe threat to US democracy, undermining checks and balances and potentially leading to a concentration of power in the presidency, jeopardizing the independence of legislative, law ...
German Ambassador Warns of US Democracy Under Trump
Germany's ambassador to the US, Andreas Michaelis, warned in a confidential report that a second Trump term poses a severe threat to US democracy, undermining checks and balances and potentially leading to a concentration of power in the presidency, jeopardizing the independence of legislative, law ...
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36% Bias Score
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
China's Active Diplomacy Strengthens Global Ties
China began 2024 with strengthened diplomatic ties, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to four African nations, meetings with leaders from Grenada, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, focusing on economic cooperation and development strategies; a Global Times survey indicates nearly 70% of 51,000 respon...
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48% Bias Score
China-Namibia Economic Ties Strengthen Amidst Wang Yi's African Visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Namibia, the first stop of his four-nation African tour, highlights the booming bilateral trade of \$1.31 billion in 2023 (up 16.5 percent year-on-year), encompassing China's manufactured goods exports and Namibia's crucial natural resource imports, includ...
China-Namibia Economic Ties Strengthen Amidst Wang Yi's African Visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Namibia, the first stop of his four-nation African tour, highlights the booming bilateral trade of \$1.31 billion in 2023 (up 16.5 percent year-on-year), encompassing China's manufactured goods exports and Namibia's crucial natural resource imports, includ...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Announces New Era in Syria, Addresses Economic and Political Issues
Following a four-hour cabinet meeting in Beştepe, Turkish President Erdoğan announced a new era in Syria, emphasizing Turkey's key role and efforts to improve the quality of life for over 16 million retirees while criticizing the opposition's handling of the budget process and highlighting significa...
Turkey Announces New Era in Syria, Addresses Economic and Political Issues
Following a four-hour cabinet meeting in Beştepe, Turkish President Erdoğan announced a new era in Syria, emphasizing Turkey's key role and efforts to improve the quality of life for over 16 million retirees while criticizing the opposition's handling of the budget process and highlighting significa...
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56% Bias Score