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Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to 975, Highest Since 2008
A report by two NGOs reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran during 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, with the majority linked to drug crimes, murder, rape, or vague political charges; this follows widespread protests in 2022 and 2023 and is part of a crackdown on dissent.
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to 975, Highest Since 2008
A report by two NGOs reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran during 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, with the majority linked to drug crimes, murder, rape, or vague political charges; this follows widespread protests in 2022 and 2023 and is part of a crackdown on dissent.
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44% Bias Score
US Foreign Aid Cuts to Pro-Democracy Groups Create Opening for China
The Trump administration's cuts to U.S. foreign aid, impacting the State Department, USAID, and NED, have frozen roughly $200 million in funding for pro-democracy and human rights groups abroad, particularly those focused on China, creating a potential power vacuum for China to fill.
US Foreign Aid Cuts to Pro-Democracy Groups Create Opening for China
The Trump administration's cuts to U.S. foreign aid, impacting the State Department, USAID, and NED, have frozen roughly $200 million in funding for pro-democracy and human rights groups abroad, particularly those focused on China, creating a potential power vacuum for China to fill.
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44% Bias Score
Texas Girl's Suicide Prompts Bullying Investigation
Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza died by suicide on February 8, 2024, after allegedly being bullied at Gainesville Intermediate School in Texas due to her family's immigration status; school police are investigating.
Texas Girl's Suicide Prompts Bullying Investigation
Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza died by suicide on February 8, 2024, after allegedly being bullied at Gainesville Intermediate School in Texas due to her family's immigration status; school police are investigating.
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48% Bias Score
TÜSİAD Criticizes Turkish Government Actions, Faces Backlash
TÜSİAD, a Turkish business association, criticized the Turkish government's actions, including arrests of politicians and journalists, and dismissals of military officers, leading to a government response and an investigation into TÜSİAD's head.
TÜSİAD Criticizes Turkish Government Actions, Faces Backlash
TÜSİAD, a Turkish business association, criticized the Turkish government's actions, including arrests of politicians and journalists, and dismissals of military officers, leading to a government response and an investigation into TÜSİAD's head.
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul Bar Association Unites Against Government Crackdown
The Istanbul Bar Association's call for an investigation into the deaths of two journalists in Syria resulted in charges against its leadership, yet all internal factions united in defiance, leading to an extraordinary general assembly.
Istanbul Bar Association Unites Against Government Crackdown
The Istanbul Bar Association's call for an investigation into the deaths of two journalists in Syria resulted in charges against its leadership, yet all internal factions united in defiance, leading to an extraordinary general assembly.
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52% Bias Score
Judge Orders Resumption of Foreign Aid; USAID Defies Order
A federal judge ordered the resumption of foreign aid funding, but the Trump administration's USAID has halted nearly 500 contracts, impacting millions globally, citing contract terms and alignment with presidential goals; a contempt of court request is pending.
Judge Orders Resumption of Foreign Aid; USAID Defies Order
A federal judge ordered the resumption of foreign aid funding, but the Trump administration's USAID has halted nearly 500 contracts, impacting millions globally, citing contract terms and alignment with presidential goals; a contempt of court request is pending.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Order Initiates Mass Deportations
President Trump signed an executive order on January 23rd to bar undocumented migrants from public benefits and launched mass deportations, targeting sanctuary cities and those with or without criminal records, despite potential costs and legal challenges.
Trump's Executive Order Initiates Mass Deportations
President Trump signed an executive order on January 23rd to bar undocumented migrants from public benefits and launched mass deportations, targeting sanctuary cities and those with or without criminal records, despite potential costs and legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Panama Moves 100 Migrants to Detention Center"))
Following reports of safety concerns and claims of being held against their will, 100 migrants were moved from a Panama City hotel to a detention center. Panamanian authorities cited security reasons and identity verification as justifications, though the action has caused worry among human rights o...
Panama Moves 100 Migrants to Detention Center"))
Following reports of safety concerns and claims of being held against their will, 100 migrants were moved from a Panama City hotel to a detention center. Panamanian authorities cited security reasons and identity verification as justifications, though the action has caused worry among human rights o...
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44% Bias Score
Costa Rica to Receive US-Deportated Asian Migrants
Costa Rica will receive roughly 200 Asian migrants deported from the US under a vaguely defined agreement, raising concerns about transparency, costs, and migrant rights; the process is overseen by the IOM and fully funded by the US.
Costa Rica to Receive US-Deportated Asian Migrants
Costa Rica will receive roughly 200 Asian migrants deported from the US under a vaguely defined agreement, raising concerns about transparency, costs, and migrant rights; the process is overseen by the IOM and fully funded by the US.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Detained in HDK Crackdown
On February 18, 2024, Istanbul police detained journalist Yıldız Tar along with three others during a crackdown on the Peoples' Democratic Congress (HDK), citing her 2012-2013 meetings with women's and LGBT rights activists as evidence, despite her claim of journalistic intent. 52 people were detain...
Turkish Journalist Detained in HDK Crackdown
On February 18, 2024, Istanbul police detained journalist Yıldız Tar along with three others during a crackdown on the Peoples' Democratic Congress (HDK), citing her 2012-2013 meetings with women's and LGBT rights activists as evidence, despite her claim of journalistic intent. 52 people were detain...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Judge Investigated After Overturning Acquittal
A Turkish judge's acquittal of Ayşe Barım was overturned by a higher court, sparking an investigation into the judge's actions and raising concerns about judicial independence in Turkey, potentially setting a precedent of prosecutorial influence over judicial autonomy.
Turkish Judge Investigated After Overturning Acquittal
A Turkish judge's acquittal of Ayşe Barım was overturned by a higher court, sparking an investigation into the judge's actions and raising concerns about judicial independence in Turkey, potentially setting a precedent of prosecutorial influence over judicial autonomy.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Legal Aid to Migrant Children
The Trump administration stopped federal funding for the Acacia Center for Justice, impacting legal representation for nearly 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children; this action could leave vulnerable children without legal aid and potentially increase risks of harm or exploitation.
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Legal Aid to Migrant Children
The Trump administration stopped federal funding for the Acacia Center for Justice, impacting legal representation for nearly 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children; this action could leave vulnerable children without legal aid and potentially increase risks of harm or exploitation.
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36% Bias Score
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