Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
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44% Bias Score
UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Women's Medical Education in Afghanistan
The UN Security Council condemned the Taliban's ban on women's medical education in Afghanistan, citing concerns over the impact on healthcare access for millions and the broader erosion of women's rights, while extending the mandate of the UN expert team monitoring sanctions against the Taliban for...
UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Women's Medical Education in Afghanistan
The UN Security Council condemned the Taliban's ban on women's medical education in Afghanistan, citing concerns over the impact on healthcare access for millions and the broader erosion of women's rights, while extending the mandate of the UN expert team monitoring sanctions against the Taliban for...
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32% Bias Score
Massive Captagon Seizure Exposes Assad Regime's Drug Trafficking Network
Syrian rebels uncovered a vast Captagon (amphetamine-like stimulant) stockpile in a Damascus warehouse following Assad's ouster, revealing thousands of pills hidden inside voltage stabilizers and other goods destined for export; this highlights the Assad regime's extensive involvement in a multi-bil...
Massive Captagon Seizure Exposes Assad Regime's Drug Trafficking Network
Syrian rebels uncovered a vast Captagon (amphetamine-like stimulant) stockpile in a Damascus warehouse following Assad's ouster, revealing thousands of pills hidden inside voltage stabilizers and other goods destined for export; this highlights the Assad regime's extensive involvement in a multi-bil...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested
Turkish human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu, a founder of the Human Rights Association (IHD), was recently arrested and detained for four days following questioning regarding her travels to Suleymaniyah and Erbil; this is the latest in a series of arrests and legal challenges faced by Tanrıkulu fo...
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested
Turkish human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu, a founder of the Human Rights Association (IHD), was recently arrested and detained for four days following questioning regarding her travels to Suleymaniyah and Erbil; this is the latest in a series of arrests and legal challenges faced by Tanrıkulu fo...
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60% Bias Score
Missing Missouri Man Found, Released from Syrian Prison, Flown to Jordan
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old Missouri man missing since May, was found imprisoned in Syria after a self-described pilgrimage, released during a rebel takeover of Damascus, and flown to Jordan by the U.S. military.
Missing Missouri Man Found, Released from Syrian Prison, Flown to Jordan
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old Missouri man missing since May, was found imprisoned in Syria after a self-described pilgrimage, released during a rebel takeover of Damascus, and flown to Jordan by the U.S. military.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
Syrian Ex-Prisoner Claims to Have Seen Austin Tice in July 2022
A Syrian ex-prisoner claims to have seen journalist Austin Tice in a Syrian prison cell in July 2022, offering the most recent potential sighting of the missing American journalist, held in a prison now controlled by a rebel coalition.
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32% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls: Accountability for Human Rights Abuses Demanded
Following the fall of Damascus, Bashar al-Assad's regime ended; the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) documented over 15,000 torture deaths, mostly by regime forces, and over 150,000 arbitrary detentions; international efforts are needed to ensure accountability.
Assad Regime Falls: Accountability for Human Rights Abuses Demanded
Following the fall of Damascus, Bashar al-Assad's regime ended; the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) documented over 15,000 torture deaths, mostly by regime forces, and over 150,000 arbitrary detentions; international efforts are needed to ensure accountability.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Elects Pro-Russia President Amidst Protests and Constitutional Crisis
Following contested parliamentary elections and the postponement of EU membership talks, Georgia's electoral college elected pro-Russia politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, despite widespread protests and international condemnation, sparking a constitutional crisis.
Georgia Elects Pro-Russia President Amidst Protests and Constitutional Crisis
Following contested parliamentary elections and the postponement of EU membership talks, Georgia's electoral college elected pro-Russia politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, despite widespread protests and international condemnation, sparking a constitutional crisis.
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60% Bias Score
Assad's Fall in Damascus: Challenges for Justice
The Syrian rebels' seizure of Damascus ended Bashar al-Assad's rule, prompting calls for accountability for his regime's alleged war crimes, including over 15,000 torture deaths documented by the SNHR since 2011; obstacles remain, including Syria and Russia's non-membership in the International Crim...
Assad's Fall in Damascus: Challenges for Justice
The Syrian rebels' seizure of Damascus ended Bashar al-Assad's rule, prompting calls for accountability for his regime's alleged war crimes, including over 15,000 torture deaths documented by the SNHR since 2011; obstacles remain, including Syria and Russia's non-membership in the International Crim...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's 'Great Power' Image Tarnished by Domestic Neglect and Casualties
Turkey's pursuit of a 'great power' role in Syria contrasts sharply with the suffering of its own citizens due to negligence, resulting in numerous preventable deaths from helicopter crashes, landslides, and gas explosions, raising questions about accountability and priorities.
Turkey's 'Great Power' Image Tarnished by Domestic Neglect and Casualties
Turkey's pursuit of a 'great power' role in Syria contrasts sharply with the suffering of its own citizens due to negligence, resulting in numerous preventable deaths from helicopter crashes, landslides, and gas explosions, raising questions about accountability and priorities.
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64% Bias Score
American Freed From Syrian Prison After Assad's Overthrow
An American, Travis Timmerman, was released from a Syrian prison after seven months and flown home via U.S. military helicopter following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad; while he reported being treated decently, his account contrasted sharply with widespread reports of torture within the...
American Freed From Syrian Prison After Assad's Overthrow
An American, Travis Timmerman, was released from a Syrian prison after seven months and flown home via U.S. military helicopter following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad; while he reported being treated decently, his account contrasted sharply with widespread reports of torture within the...
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Risks Housing Quality in Push for Rapid Construction
The Netherlands plans to reduce building regulations to accelerate housing construction, aiming for nearly one million new homes by 2030, but this approach risks compromising housing quality and safety, as seen in Seoul's goshiwon housing crisis.
Netherlands Risks Housing Quality in Push for Rapid Construction
The Netherlands plans to reduce building regulations to accelerate housing construction, aiming for nearly one million new homes by 2030, but this approach risks compromising housing quality and safety, as seen in Seoul's goshiwon housing crisis.
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56% Bias Score