Foiled Assassination Attempt Against Pope Francis During Iraq Visit
British intelligence prevented an assassination attempt against Pope Francis during his March 2021 visit to Iraq, thwarting two suicide bombers targeting a papal event; the Pope's trip aimed to support Iraq's persecuted Christian minority.
Foiled Assassination Attempt Against Pope Francis During Iraq Visit
British intelligence prevented an assassination attempt against Pope Francis during his March 2021 visit to Iraq, thwarting two suicide bombers targeting a papal event; the Pope's trip aimed to support Iraq's persecuted Christian minority.
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48% Bias Score
Foiled Assassination Attempt Against Pope Francis During Iraq Visit
Pope Francis's March 2021 visit to Iraq was nearly thwarted by a foiled assassination attempt involving two suicide bombers and a vehicle, revealed in his upcoming memoir, "A Remény," as the British intelligence service MI5 had tipped off Iraqi authorities who prevented the attack.
Foiled Assassination Attempt Against Pope Francis During Iraq Visit
Pope Francis's March 2021 visit to Iraq was nearly thwarted by a foiled assassination attempt involving two suicide bombers and a vehicle, revealed in his upcoming memoir, "A Remény," as the British intelligence service MI5 had tipped off Iraqi authorities who prevented the attack.
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Reveals Foiled Suicide Bombing Attempt During 2021 Iraq Trip
Pope Francis's upcoming autobiography reveals British intelligence and Iraqi police thwarted a double suicide bombing targeting him during his 2021 Iraq visit; a female bomber and a truck bomb were intercepted in Mosul.
Pope Francis Reveals Foiled Suicide Bombing Attempt During 2021 Iraq Trip
Pope Francis's upcoming autobiography reveals British intelligence and Iraqi police thwarted a double suicide bombing targeting him during his 2021 Iraq visit; a female bomber and a truck bomb were intercepted in Mosul.
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44% Bias Score
Iraq's Proposed Law Could Legalize Child Marriage
An 11-year-old Iraqi girl, Batta, was sold into marriage, leading to years of abuse and forcing her into sex work; proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law could legalize similar child marriages as young as age 9, potentially impacting thousands of girls.
Iraq's Proposed Law Could Legalize Child Marriage
An 11-year-old Iraqi girl, Batta, was sold into marriage, leading to years of abuse and forcing her into sex work; proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law could legalize similar child marriages as young as age 9, potentially impacting thousands of girls.
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60% Bias Score
Biden Renews Sanctions Waiver, Granting Iran Access to \$10 Billion
The Biden administration renewed a sanctions waiver on November 7th, allowing Iran access to roughly \$10 billion in Iraqi funds, sparking criticism from Republicans who claim it could fuel terrorism and nuclear proliferation. This marks the 23rd such waiver since 2018 and is set to expire when Pres...
Biden Renews Sanctions Waiver, Granting Iran Access to \$10 Billion
The Biden administration renewed a sanctions waiver on November 7th, allowing Iran access to roughly \$10 billion in Iraqi funds, sparking criticism from Republicans who claim it could fuel terrorism and nuclear proliferation. This marks the 23rd such waiver since 2018 and is set to expire when Pres...
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52% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime in Syria
After 12 years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's family dictatorship has fallen, ending 54 years of Assad family rule and significantly altering the Middle East's power balance.
Fall of Assad Regime in Syria
After 12 years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's family dictatorship has fallen, ending 54 years of Assad family rule and significantly altering the Middle East's power balance.
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48% Bias Score
Iraq Denies Maher al-Assad's Presence Amidst Syrian Instability
The Iraqi Interior Ministry denied reports of Maher al-Assad, brother of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, being in Iraq; Maher, known for his role in the Syrian military and alleged human rights abuses, is subject to international sanctions.
Iraq Denies Maher al-Assad's Presence Amidst Syrian Instability
The Iraqi Interior Ministry denied reports of Maher al-Assad, brother of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, being in Iraq; Maher, known for his role in the Syrian military and alleged human rights abuses, is subject to international sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Decent Work Crucial for Peacebuilding in Arab States
In the Arab States and North Africa, where millions are displaced and in need of aid, a workshop highlighted the importance of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and decent work principles in building peace and resilience, with initiatives in Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen demonstrating practical app...
Decent Work Crucial for Peacebuilding in Arab States
In the Arab States and North Africa, where millions are displaced and in need of aid, a workshop highlighted the importance of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus and decent work principles in building peace and resilience, with initiatives in Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen demonstrating practical app...
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24% Bias Score
Lebanon to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
Lebanon will reopen its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after years of closure due to security concerns; this decision follows a meeting between Prime Minister Mikati and Foreign Minister Bou Habib, signaling improved relations despite ongoing regional conflicts and displacement.
Lebanon to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
Lebanon will reopen its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after years of closure due to security concerns; this decision follows a meeting between Prime Minister Mikati and Foreign Minister Bou Habib, signaling improved relations despite ongoing regional conflicts and displacement.
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12% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Ripple Effects in Iraq
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria led to President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, causing a shift in Iraq's political landscape and raising concerns amongst its Christian community while simultaneously leading to a sense of relief and desire for lasting peace amongst many Iraqis.
Assad's Fall: Ripple Effects in Iraq
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria led to President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, causing a shift in Iraq's political landscape and raising concerns amongst its Christian community while simultaneously leading to a sense of relief and desire for lasting peace amongst many Iraqis.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Warns of ISIS Attack on Iraq; Assad in Russia; US Repels Houthi Assault
Iranian General Mohsen Rezai warns of an imminent ISIS attack on Iraq from a Syrian base; Russia offers refuge to Assad; US forces repel Houthi attacks; Syrian rebels seize Deir Ezzor.
Iran Warns of ISIS Attack on Iraq; Assad in Russia; US Repels Houthi Assault
Iranian General Mohsen Rezai warns of an imminent ISIS attack on Iraq from a Syrian base; Russia offers refuge to Assad; US forces repel Houthi attacks; Syrian rebels seize Deir Ezzor.
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52% Bias Score
Iraq Deploys Border Forces Amid Fears of Syrian Conflict Spillover
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani voiced concern over the escalating Syrian conflict's regional implications, linking it to the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, prompting Iraq to deploy border forces amid fears of spillover, mirroring the 2014 ISIS expansion from Syria into Iraq.
Iraq Deploys Border Forces Amid Fears of Syrian Conflict Spillover
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani voiced concern over the escalating Syrian conflict's regional implications, linking it to the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, prompting Iraq to deploy border forces amid fears of spillover, mirroring the 2014 ISIS expansion from Syria into Iraq.
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36% Bias Score