Homs Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall Amidst Lingering Trauma
In Homs, Syria, formerly called the "capital of the revolution," twenty-year-old Baraa and her family celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after enduring years of siege and trauma, including food scarcity and witnessing violence; their story reflects the broader hopes and challenges facing Syrians...
Homs Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall Amidst Lingering Trauma
In Homs, Syria, formerly called the "capital of the revolution," twenty-year-old Baraa and her family celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after enduring years of siege and trauma, including food scarcity and witnessing violence; their story reflects the broader hopes and challenges facing Syrians...
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48% Bias Score
Weakened EU Directive on Child Sexual Abuse Raises Concerns
The EU's updated directive on combating child sexual abuse, initially aiming for stronger protections, was weakened by member states, omitting crucial provisions on statutes of limitations and "grooming," despite rising abuse cases and technological advancements.
Weakened EU Directive on Child Sexual Abuse Raises Concerns
The EU's updated directive on combating child sexual abuse, initially aiming for stronger protections, was weakened by member states, omitting crucial provisions on statutes of limitations and "grooming," despite rising abuse cases and technological advancements.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Militia Leader Sentenced to Ten Years for War Crimes
A former Syrian militia leader, involved in the Shabiha militia, received a ten-year prison sentence in Hamburg for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Damascus between 2012 and 2015, including the enslavement and torture of civilians in the Al-Tadamon district.
Syrian Militia Leader Sentenced to Ten Years for War Crimes
A former Syrian militia leader, involved in the Shabiha militia, received a ten-year prison sentence in Hamburg for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Damascus between 2012 and 2015, including the enslavement and torture of civilians in the Al-Tadamon district.
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28% Bias Score
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Poisoning of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital with suspected poisoning; German police are investigating an attempted murder, with initial Novichok tests negative, prompting further investigations into the incident and its implications.
Suspected Poisoning of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital with suspected poisoning; German police are investigating an attempted murder, with initial Novichok tests negative, prompting further investigations into the incident and its implications.
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44% Bias Score
Mother Jailed for Seven Years After Baby Drowns in Bath While She Played Game
Danielle Massey, a 31-year-old from Co Durham, was sentenced to seven years in prison for the manslaughter of her seven-month-old son, Charlie, who drowned in the bath while she played a mobile game; social services ended a child protection plan six days prior.
Mother Jailed for Seven Years After Baby Drowns in Bath While She Played Game
Danielle Massey, a 31-year-old from Co Durham, was sentenced to seven years in prison for the manslaughter of her seven-month-old son, Charlie, who drowned in the bath while she played a mobile game; social services ended a child protection plan six days prior.
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44% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Rising Cases
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, removing key protections and failing to address grooming. Over 1.5 million cases were reported in 2022, with one in five European children estimated to be victims.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Rising Cases
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, removing key protections and failing to address grooming. Over 1.5 million cases were reported in 2022, with one in five European children estimated to be victims.
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36% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Opposition
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, omitting key protections and drawing criticism from child advocacy groups; in 2022, 1.5 million cases were reported in the EU.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amidst Member State Opposition
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, omitting key protections and drawing criticism from child advocacy groups; in 2022, 1.5 million cases were reported in the EU.
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40% Bias Score
Cologne Murder Trial: Life Sentence for Drug-Related Killing
A 27-year-old received a life sentence and a 19-year-old nine years for the murder of a 15-year-old in Cologne, Germany, stemming from drug-related conflicts, involving kidnapping, and the burning of the victim's clothing; two other accomplices received lesser sentences for their involvement.
Cologne Murder Trial: Life Sentence for Drug-Related Killing
A 27-year-old received a life sentence and a 19-year-old nine years for the murder of a 15-year-old in Cologne, Germany, stemming from drug-related conflicts, involving kidnapping, and the burning of the victim's clothing; two other accomplices received lesser sentences for their involvement.
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36% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
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56% Bias Score
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
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44% Bias Score
Lawsuit Accuses US of Circumventing Leahy Law to Fund Israeli Military Units
A lawsuit filed against the US State Department accuses it of circumventing the Leahy Law by continuing to fund Israeli military units accused of human rights abuses in the occupied Palestinian territories, marking the first time victims have challenged the State Department's inaction under this law...
Lawsuit Accuses US of Circumventing Leahy Law to Fund Israeli Military Units
A lawsuit filed against the US State Department accuses it of circumventing the Leahy Law by continuing to fund Israeli military units accused of human rights abuses in the occupied Palestinian territories, marking the first time victims have challenged the State Department's inaction under this law...
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24% Bias Score