West Bank Settlements: A Major Impediment to Peace
Over 700,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements deemed illegal by the UN, creating a major obstacle to peace; settlers claim historical rights while Palestinians cite dispossession, with rising violence and a stalled peace process.
West Bank Settlements: A Major Impediment to Peace
Over 700,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements deemed illegal by the UN, creating a major obstacle to peace; settlers claim historical rights while Palestinians cite dispossession, with rising violence and a stalled peace process.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Damages Embassies, Killing One
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on December 20th damaged several embassies, including Portugal's, killing one and injuring 13, demonstrating blatant disregard for international law and diplomatic norms.
Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Damages Embassies, Killing One
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on December 20th damaged several embassies, including Portugal's, killing one and injuring 13, demonstrating blatant disregard for international law and diplomatic norms.
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52% Bias Score
Poland to Arrest Netanyahu if he Enters Country
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be arrested if he enters the country due to an outstanding ICC warrant for alleged war crimes, highlighting a divergence in EU member states' response to international legal obligations.
Poland to Arrest Netanyahu if he Enters Country
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be arrested if he enters the country due to an outstanding ICC warrant for alleged war crimes, highlighting a divergence in EU member states' response to international legal obligations.
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36% Bias Score
Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
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44% Bias Score
China Condemns U.S. Occupation of Guantanamo Bay
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson demands the U.S. immediately end its 120-year illegal occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility holding 29 detainees, and remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing violations of international law and Cuban sovereignty.
China Condemns U.S. Occupation of Guantanamo Bay
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson demands the U.S. immediately end its 120-year illegal occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility holding 29 detainees, and remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing violations of international law and Cuban sovereignty.
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56% Bias Score
ICJ Concludes Landmark Climate Change Hearing
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded a two-week hearing (Dec 2-13, 2023) on climate change responsibilities, with vulnerable nations arguing for stronger international legal obligations and several European countries offering varied support.
ICJ Concludes Landmark Climate Change Hearing
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded a two-week hearing (Dec 2-13, 2023) on climate change responsibilities, with vulnerable nations arguing for stronger international legal obligations and several European countries offering varied support.
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48% Bias Score
Israel's Golan Heights Advance Raises Regional Tensions
Israel's military has advanced into the Syrian Golan Heights, prompting international condemnation; Israel cites security concerns, while critics view it as a land grab, potentially impacting regional stability and normalization efforts with Arab states.
Israel's Golan Heights Advance Raises Regional Tensions
Israel's military has advanced into the Syrian Golan Heights, prompting international condemnation; Israel cites security concerns, while critics view it as a land grab, potentially impacting regional stability and normalization efforts with Arab states.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
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56% Bias Score
China Demands U.S. Leave Guantanamo Bay
China demands the U.S. immediately end its occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility, and return the territory to Cuba, citing the unlawful occupation of Cuban territory for over 120 years and violations of international law, while 29 detainees remain at the facility despite repeate...
China Demands U.S. Leave Guantanamo Bay
China demands the U.S. immediately end its occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility, and return the territory to Cuba, citing the unlawful occupation of Cuban territory for over 120 years and violations of international law, while 29 detainees remain at the facility despite repeate...
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64% Bias Score
Israel's Threat to Close UNRWA Jeopardizes Palestinian Services
Israel's proposed legislation threatens to shut down UNRWA, denying millions of Palestinian refugees in the West Bank and Gaza access to essential services like healthcare and education, potentially destabilizing the region and undermining international law.
Israel's Threat to Close UNRWA Jeopardizes Palestinian Services
Israel's proposed legislation threatens to shut down UNRWA, denying millions of Palestinian refugees in the West Bank and Gaza access to essential services like healthcare and education, potentially destabilizing the region and undermining international law.
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60% Bias Score
HRW Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza Over Water Deprivation
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza due to water deprivation causing thousands of deaths and diseases between October 2023 and September 2024; Israel denies the accusations.
HRW Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza Over Water Deprivation
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza due to water deprivation causing thousands of deaths and diseases between October 2023 and September 2024; Israel denies the accusations.
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40% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Criticism and Legal Challenges
Germany's arms exports reached a record €12 billion in 2023, fueled by sales to NATO and EU partners, but also controversially to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, causing criticism from churches and legal challenges due to concerns about human rights violations and regional instability.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Criticism and Legal Challenges
Germany's arms exports reached a record €12 billion in 2023, fueled by sales to NATO and EU partners, but also controversially to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, causing criticism from churches and legal challenges due to concerns about human rights violations and regional instability.
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48% Bias Score