Trump Reinstates Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism
On his first day in office, President Trump reversed Biden's policy by adding Cuba back to the list of state sponsors of terrorism, revoking 78 executive orders and signaling a return to a stricter approach towards Cuba, causing immediate economic and political repercussions.
Trump Reinstates Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism
On his first day in office, President Trump reversed Biden's policy by adding Cuba back to the list of state sponsors of terrorism, revoking 78 executive orders and signaling a return to a stricter approach towards Cuba, causing immediate economic and political repercussions.
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52% Bias Score
Saxony Court Upholds AfD's Right-Wing Extremist Classification
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony rejected the AfD's appeal against its classification as definitively right-wing extremist by the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution, confirming the findings of anti-democratic and human rights violating actions and rhetoric.
Saxony Court Upholds AfD's Right-Wing Extremist Classification
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony rejected the AfD's appeal against its classification as definitively right-wing extremist by the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution, confirming the findings of anti-democratic and human rights violating actions and rhetoric.
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52% Bias Score
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Exchange Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban exchanged prisoners, freeing two unnamed Americans in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban member imprisoned in California for life on drug and terrorism charges; one American freed, Ryan Corbett, was abducted in August 2022.
U.S.-Taliban Prisoner Exchange Frees Two Americans
The United States and Afghanistan's Taliban exchanged prisoners, freeing two unnamed Americans in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban member imprisoned in California for life on drug and terrorism charges; one American freed, Ryan Corbett, was abducted in August 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand's new law, effective January 23, 2024, legalizes same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights, following years of advocacy and government support, with over 300 couples planning to register on the first day.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand's new law, effective January 23, 2024, legalizes same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights, following years of advocacy and government support, with over 300 couples planning to register on the first day.
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24% Bias Score
Palestinian Journalist Freed in Gaza Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil, held by Israel for over five years without charge, was freed on Sunday as part of a Gaza ceasefire prisoner exchange deal that saw Hamas release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian Journalist Freed in Gaza Ceasefire Prisoner Exchange
Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil, held by Israel for over five years without charge, was freed on Sunday as part of a Gaza ceasefire prisoner exchange deal that saw Hamas release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Prisoners Released Amidst Gaza Devastation
Yesterday, 90 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children, were released from Israeli jails and welcomed by jubilant crowds in Ramallah, defying a government ban, while Gazans returned home to widespread destruction following a ceasefire after a 15-month war.
Palestinian Prisoners Released Amidst Gaza Devastation
Yesterday, 90 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children, were released from Israeli jails and welcomed by jubilant crowds in Ramallah, defying a government ban, while Gazans returned home to widespread destruction following a ceasefire after a 15-month war.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term Begins with Hardline Immigration Policies and National Emergency Declaration
Donald Trump's second term commenced with a hardline immigration approach, including a border emergency declaration, the designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy, all raising significant concerns about human rights, intern...
Trump's Second Term Begins with Hardline Immigration Policies and National Emergency Declaration
Donald Trump's second term commenced with a hardline immigration approach, including a border emergency declaration, the designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy, all raising significant concerns about human rights, intern...
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60% Bias Score
HRW Report Details Widespread Human Rights Abuses in Africa During 2024
A Human Rights Watch report details widespread human rights abuses in several African countries during 2024, including Kenya and Sudan, citing extrajudicial killings, torture, and restrictions on freedoms, resulting from government crackdowns on protests and ongoing conflicts.
HRW Report Details Widespread Human Rights Abuses in Africa During 2024
A Human Rights Watch report details widespread human rights abuses in several African countries during 2024, including Kenya and Sudan, citing extrajudicial killings, torture, and restrictions on freedoms, resulting from government crackdowns on protests and ongoing conflicts.
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44% Bias Score
Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
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44% Bias Score
Melbourne Pro-Palestinian Protests Prompt Security Concerns and Travel Warning
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue and childcare center arsons, the Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel warning, prompting a meeting between Australia's US ambassador and the center to discuss relocating weekly Melbourne pro-Palestinian protests, which are seen as cr...
Melbourne Pro-Palestinian Protests Prompt Security Concerns and Travel Warning
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue and childcare center arsons, the Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel warning, prompting a meeting between Australia's US ambassador and the center to discuss relocating weekly Melbourne pro-Palestinian protests, which are seen as cr...
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56% Bias Score
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's Kurdish Problem: A Legacy of Genocide and Oppression
The Turkish Republic's suppression of Kurdish identity, rooted in the ideology of the Committee of Union and Progress and continuing under Erdogan, has resulted in language bans, forced name changes, and a complete lack of Kurdish education, impacting approximately 20 million Kurds.
Turkey's Kurdish Problem: A Legacy of Genocide and Oppression
The Turkish Republic's suppression of Kurdish identity, rooted in the ideology of the Committee of Union and Progress and continuing under Erdogan, has resulted in language bans, forced name changes, and a complete lack of Kurdish education, impacting approximately 20 million Kurds.
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68% Bias Score