Afrobarometer Report Highlights Challenges in Accessing Public Services in Africa
An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans, especially young people and the poor, face difficulties accessing public services respectfully in 39 African countries; nearly half had trouble getting identity documents, and over a third reported disrespectful treatment from personnel.
Afrobarometer Report Highlights Challenges in Accessing Public Services in Africa
An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans, especially young people and the poor, face difficulties accessing public services respectfully in 39 African countries; nearly half had trouble getting identity documents, and over a third reported disrespectful treatment from personnel.
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32% Bias Score
Amsterdam Court Sentences Five for Antisemitic Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
An Amsterdam court sentenced five individuals to prison terms ranging from one to six months for their involvement in antisemitic attacks against Israeli soccer fans on November 7th and 8th, following a trial that included video evidence and online chat logs showing incitement to violence.
Amsterdam Court Sentences Five for Antisemitic Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
An Amsterdam court sentenced five individuals to prison terms ranging from one to six months for their involvement in antisemitic attacks against Israeli soccer fans on November 7th and 8th, following a trial that included video evidence and online chat logs showing incitement to violence.
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40% Bias Score
Concerns Raised Over Pedagogical Standards in Turkish Quran Courses for Young Children
Demokrat Party spokesperson Haydar Altıntaş questioned the Turkish Ministry of National Education about Quran courses for 4-6-year-olds, citing concerns about a lack of pedagogical standards and potential risks to children's education and future, prompting an inquiry into the courses' curriculum, ov...
Concerns Raised Over Pedagogical Standards in Turkish Quran Courses for Young Children
Demokrat Party spokesperson Haydar Altıntaş questioned the Turkish Ministry of National Education about Quran courses for 4-6-year-olds, citing concerns about a lack of pedagogical standards and potential risks to children's education and future, prompting an inquiry into the courses' curriculum, ov...
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40% Bias Score
Sahlins Challenges Notion of Economic Progress
Marshall Sahlins's "Stone Age Economics" (1972) challenges the notion of Western progress by contrasting the low economic output but high quality of life in hunter-gatherer societies with the high productivity but potentially lower well-being of modern consumer societies.
Sahlins Challenges Notion of Economic Progress
Marshall Sahlins's "Stone Age Economics" (1972) challenges the notion of Western progress by contrasting the low economic output but high quality of life in hunter-gatherer societies with the high productivity but potentially lower well-being of modern consumer societies.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Accused of Systemic Executions of Ukrainian POWs
Since February 2022, Russian forces have reportedly executed at least 147 Ukrainian prisoners of war, according to the Ukrainian prosecutor's office, with a surge in killings this year. These actions, documented through videos and photos, are considered war crimes, and the lack of Russian investigat...
Russia Accused of Systemic Executions of Ukrainian POWs
Since February 2022, Russian forces have reportedly executed at least 147 Ukrainian prisoners of war, according to the Ukrainian prosecutor's office, with a surge in killings this year. These actions, documented through videos and photos, are considered war crimes, and the lack of Russian investigat...
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Blockade Fuels Famine Threat
The UN warns of famine in northern Gaza due to a two-month Israeli blockade, preventing aid access and causing widespread looting of supplies, while Israel claims sufficient aid exists but distribution is hampered.
Gaza Blockade Fuels Famine Threat
The UN warns of famine in northern Gaza due to a two-month Israeli blockade, preventing aid access and causing widespread looting of supplies, while Israel claims sufficient aid exists but distribution is hampered.
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40% Bias Score
Miners' Strike: A Christmas of Shared Hardship and Community Resilience
During the 1984 Miners' Strike, families in mining communities across the north of England faced a Christmas with no presents or heating, but found strength in shared hardship and community spirit, highlighting the strike's impact on families and their collective resilience.
Miners' Strike: A Christmas of Shared Hardship and Community Resilience
During the 1984 Miners' Strike, families in mining communities across the north of England faced a Christmas with no presents or heating, but found strength in shared hardship and community spirit, highlighting the strike's impact on families and their collective resilience.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Court Convicts Five for Antisemitic Attack on Israeli Soccer Fans
A Dutch court sentenced five men to up to six months in prison for antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam on November 7-8, following an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game; five Israelis were hospitalized, and around 60 victims seek compensation.
Dutch Court Convicts Five for Antisemitic Attack on Israeli Soccer Fans
A Dutch court sentenced five men to up to six months in prison for antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam on November 7-8, following an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game; five Israelis were hospitalized, and around 60 victims seek compensation.
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44% Bias Score
Family's Tragedy Spurs Fight Against Rare Genetic Disorder
Mikhail and Alʹbina Mulikhin from Yekaterinburg are dealing with their daughter Vasilisa's merosin-negative muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that claimed the life of their son Kirill in 2015; Mikhail, a former special forces officer, became a rehabilitation specialist to help her, and the...
Family's Tragedy Spurs Fight Against Rare Genetic Disorder
Mikhail and Alʹbina Mulikhin from Yekaterinburg are dealing with their daughter Vasilisa's merosin-negative muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that claimed the life of their son Kirill in 2015; Mikhail, a former special forces officer, became a rehabilitation specialist to help her, and the...
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24% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Aleppo Residents Recount Horrors of His Regime
Following the sudden overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, residents of Aleppo recount the horrors of his regime, including indiscriminate bombings, mass graves, widespread famine, and millions of refugees facing hardship; new authorities are investigating atrocities.
Assad's Fall: Aleppo Residents Recount Horrors of His Regime
Following the sudden overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, residents of Aleppo recount the horrors of his regime, including indiscriminate bombings, mass graves, widespread famine, and millions of refugees facing hardship; new authorities are investigating atrocities.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Blockade Causes Humanitarian Crisis
Following the October 7th Hamas attack, Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip has caused a humanitarian crisis, with the UN reporting lawlessness, armed looting of supplies, and over 100 denied aid delivery permits since October 6th, leading to dire living conditions and potential famine.
Gaza Blockade Causes Humanitarian Crisis
Following the October 7th Hamas attack, Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip has caused a humanitarian crisis, with the UN reporting lawlessness, armed looting of supplies, and over 100 denied aid delivery permits since October 6th, leading to dire living conditions and potential famine.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Gaza School
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, killed at least eight people, including three children, on Saturday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry; Israel says it targeted Hamas militants.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Gaza School
An Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, killed at least eight people, including three children, on Saturday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry; Israel says it targeted Hamas militants.
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60% Bias Score