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US Funding Cut Threatens Iran's Internet Freedom
The US government's temporary halt of funding for organizations providing free VPNs in Iran, primarily through the Near-East-Regional-Democracy-Program (NERD), threatens millions of Iranians' access to uncensored information and communication tools, potentially leading to increased state surveillanc...
US Funding Cut Threatens Iran's Internet Freedom
The US government's temporary halt of funding for organizations providing free VPNs in Iran, primarily through the Near-East-Regional-Democracy-Program (NERD), threatens millions of Iranians' access to uncensored information and communication tools, potentially leading to increased state surveillanc...
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44% Bias Score
1989 Fatwa's Enduring Impact: Salman Rushdie Attacked in 2022
On February 14, 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for the death of Salman Rushdie and publishers of his book "The Satanic Verses", resulting in decades of threats and a 2022 attack on Rushdie in New York.
1989 Fatwa's Enduring Impact: Salman Rushdie Attacked in 2022
On February 14, 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for the death of Salman Rushdie and publishers of his book "The Satanic Verses", resulting in decades of threats and a 2022 attack on Rushdie in New York.
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32% Bias Score
British Nationals Arrested in Iran Amid Heightened Tensions
Two British nationals were arrested in Iran and met with the UK ambassador amid heightened tensions over US sanctions on Iran, prisoner exchanges, and nuclear negotiations, with the UK government remaining silent.
British Nationals Arrested in Iran Amid Heightened Tensions
Two British nationals were arrested in Iran and met with the UK ambassador amid heightened tensions over US sanctions on Iran, prisoner exchanges, and nuclear negotiations, with the UK government remaining silent.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Reinstates Houthis as FTO, Reverses Biden Policy
President Trump reinstated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, reversing President Biden's 2021 decision, which led to a 40% increase in Red Sea attacks from 2021 to 2023; this swift action resulted in the immediate release of hostages held captive for over a year.
Trump Reinstates Houthis as FTO, Reverses Biden Policy
President Trump reinstated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, reversing President Biden's 2021 decision, which led to a 40% increase in Red Sea attacks from 2021 to 2023; this swift action resulted in the immediate release of hostages held captive for over a year.
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72% Bias Score
Iran Condemns Trump's Nuclear Threats, Rejects US Negotiations
Iran condemned Donald Trump's threats to use force against Iran to stop its nuclear program, warning of severe consequences, and rejecting any future negotiations with the United States following Trump's suggestions of a "verified nuclear peace agreement".
Iran Condemns Trump's Nuclear Threats, Rejects US Negotiations
Iran condemned Donald Trump's threats to use force against Iran to stop its nuclear program, warning of severe consequences, and rejecting any future negotiations with the United States following Trump's suggestions of a "verified nuclear peace agreement".
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40% Bias Score
Underfunded Israeli Advocacy Poses National Security Risk
Due to budget cuts in Israel, funding for global advocacy is at risk, jeopardizing Israel's international image and creating a national security risk, as highlighted by the head of the Civil Advocacy Headquarters, which has 2,000 volunteers and 30,000 ambassadors working without financial backing fr...
Underfunded Israeli Advocacy Poses National Security Risk
Due to budget cuts in Israel, funding for global advocacy is at risk, jeopardizing Israel's international image and creating a national security risk, as highlighted by the head of the Civil Advocacy Headquarters, which has 2,000 volunteers and 30,000 ambassadors working without financial backing fr...
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Intelligence: Israel Likely to Attack Iran's Nuclear Program by Midyear
U.S. intelligence reports suggest Israel may preemptively strike Iran's nuclear program by midyear, potentially involving U.S. support, which would temporarily disrupt Iran's program but risk wider conflict; the White House and other key entities declined comment.
U.S. Intelligence: Israel Likely to Attack Iran's Nuclear Program by Midyear
U.S. intelligence reports suggest Israel may preemptively strike Iran's nuclear program by midyear, potentially involving U.S. support, which would temporarily disrupt Iran's program but risk wider conflict; the White House and other key entities declined comment.
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44% Bias Score
Tehran Protest Met with Arrests on Anniversary of House Arrests
A planned protest outside Tehran University on February 11, 2024, to mark the 14th anniversary of the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karoubi, was met with a heavy security presence, resulting in multiple arrests of organizers and protesters...
Tehran Protest Met with Arrests on Anniversary of House Arrests
A planned protest outside Tehran University on February 11, 2024, to mark the 14th anniversary of the house arrest of Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Rahnavard, and Mehdi Karoubi, was met with a heavy security presence, resulting in multiple arrests of organizers and protesters...
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48% Bias Score
Munich Security Conference Withdraws Pahlavi Invitation Under German Government Consultation
The Munich Security Conference, in consultation with the German government, rescinded its official invitation to Prince Reza Pahlavi to attend the conference, despite previously extending an informal invitation. This decision, according to Pahlavi, came under pressure from the Iranian regime.
Munich Security Conference Withdraws Pahlavi Invitation Under German Government Consultation
The Munich Security Conference, in consultation with the German government, rescinded its official invitation to Prince Reza Pahlavi to attend the conference, despite previously extending an informal invitation. This decision, according to Pahlavi, came under pressure from the Iranian regime.
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36% Bias Score
Rushdie Stabbing: Severe Injuries and Ongoing Tensions
Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," was severely injured on August 12, 2022, when Hadi Matar stabbed him multiple times during an event in New York; Matar's actions are linked to the 1989 fatwa issued against Rushdie.
Rushdie Stabbing: Severe Injuries and Ongoing Tensions
Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," was severely injured on August 12, 2022, when Hadi Matar stabbed him multiple times during an event in New York; Matar's actions are linked to the 1989 fatwa issued against Rushdie.
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52% Bias Score
Rushdie Testifies Against Attacker in Chautauqua Court
Two and a half years after the attack, Salman Rushdie testified in a New York court against Hadi Matar, who stabbed him during an event in August 2022. Rushdie described the attack, its lasting effects, and Matar's plea of not guilty to attempted murder and assault.
Rushdie Testifies Against Attacker in Chautauqua Court
Two and a half years after the attack, Salman Rushdie testified in a New York court against Hadi Matar, who stabbed him during an event in August 2022. Rushdie described the attack, its lasting effects, and Matar's plea of not guilty to attempted murder and assault.
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32% Bias Score
US Sanctions Undermine Iran Negotiation Efforts
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemn the US "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, deeming it detrimental to negotiations; the US imposed new sanctions on February 4th, targeting entities facilitating Iranian oil exports.
US Sanctions Undermine Iran Negotiation Efforts
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemn the US "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, deeming it detrimental to negotiations; the US imposed new sanctions on February 4th, targeting entities facilitating Iranian oil exports.
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40% Bias Score
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