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Central Asian Migrants Shift Focus from Russia Amidst Economic Hardship and Repatriation
Facing economic hardship in Russia and increased pressure after last year's Moscow terrorist attack, Central Asian migrants are increasingly seeking work in South Korea and Western countries, despite challenges such as illegal work, police crackdowns, and fraudulent job offers; remittances from Sout...
Central Asian Migrants Shift Focus from Russia Amidst Economic Hardship and Repatriation
Facing economic hardship in Russia and increased pressure after last year's Moscow terrorist attack, Central Asian migrants are increasingly seeking work in South Korea and Western countries, despite challenges such as illegal work, police crackdowns, and fraudulent job offers; remittances from Sout...
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Winery Permanently Banned for Exploiting Migrant Workers
Toor Vineyards in British Columbia, Canada, was permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined \$118,000 for violating program rules, including failure to protect workers from abuse and for not providing promised pay and working conditions; at least one worker reported sexual abu...
Canadian Winery Permanently Banned for Exploiting Migrant Workers
Toor Vineyards in British Columbia, Canada, was permanently banned from hiring temporary foreign workers and fined \$118,000 for violating program rules, including failure to protect workers from abuse and for not providing promised pay and working conditions; at least one worker reported sexual abu...
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Conflict Exposes Plight of Migrant Workers
During Lebanon's recent conflict, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens fled, leaving behind approximately 200,000 migrant workers, mostly women, many of whom faced exploitation and displacement. Many lived on the streets or in inadequate shelters during the bombing, with only a few dozen place...
Lebanon Conflict Exposes Plight of Migrant Workers
During Lebanon's recent conflict, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens fled, leaving behind approximately 200,000 migrant workers, mostly women, many of whom faced exploitation and displacement. Many lived on the streets or in inadequate shelters during the bombing, with only a few dozen place...
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48% Bias Score
Russia's War and Demographics Fuel Severe Labor Shortage
Russia's economy is facing a severe labor shortage (73-90% of businesses affected) due to demographic decline, the war in Ukraine, and restrictive immigration policies, hindering economic growth and prompting emigration.
Russia's War and Demographics Fuel Severe Labor Shortage
Russia's economy is facing a severe labor shortage (73-90% of businesses affected) due to demographic decline, the war in Ukraine, and restrictive immigration policies, hindering economic growth and prompting emigration.
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40% Bias Score
Sierra Leonean Migrant Worker Seeks Repatriation After Exploitation and War in Lebanon
Isata Bah, a 24-year-old Sierra Leonean migrant worker in Lebanon, seeks repatriation after suffering exploitation, sexual assault, and the impact of the recent war, while other migrant workers experience better conditions, highlighting the stark disparity in their circumstances.
Sierra Leonean Migrant Worker Seeks Repatriation After Exploitation and War in Lebanon
Isata Bah, a 24-year-old Sierra Leonean migrant worker in Lebanon, seeks repatriation after suffering exploitation, sexual assault, and the impact of the recent war, while other migrant workers experience better conditions, highlighting the stark disparity in their circumstances.
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68% Bias Score
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
The FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite concerns over its human rights record, giving a high rating based on a report that excluded key issues like freedom of speech and treatment of migrant workers; critics warn of potential human rights abuses and a lack of accountability.
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
The FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite concerns over its human rights record, giving a high rating based on a report that excluded key issues like freedom of speech and treatment of migrant workers; critics warn of potential human rights abuses and a lack of accountability.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Authorizes 89,290 Foreign Worker Positions for 2025
The Greek government approved a plan to recruit 89,290 foreign workers in 2025, addressing labor shortages in agriculture (36,000 seasonal positions), construction, and tourism, following previous authorizations of 180,442 positions in 2023-2024.
Greece Authorizes 89,290 Foreign Worker Positions for 2025
The Greek government approved a plan to recruit 89,290 foreign workers in 2025, addressing labor shortages in agriculture (36,000 seasonal positions), construction, and tourism, following previous authorizations of 180,442 positions in 2023-2024.
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36% Bias Score
Squid Game's" Global Success Highlights South Korea's Social Issues
Squid Game," a South Korean Netflix series, became a global hit in early October 2021, showcasing the country's social issues like gender inequality, poverty among the working class, migrant exploitation, and the North Korean refugee experience, through a captivating storyline.
Squid Game's" Global Success Highlights South Korea's Social Issues
Squid Game," a South Korean Netflix series, became a global hit in early October 2021, showcasing the country's social issues like gender inequality, poverty among the working class, migrant exploitation, and the North Korean refugee experience, through a captivating storyline.
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56% Bias Score
Five Murders in Northern France: 22-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
A 22-year-old man is in custody for five murders committed in less than two hours in the Flanders and Dunkirk regions of northern France on Saturday; multiple firearms were found in his car, and investigations are underway to determine the motive.
Five Murders in Northern France: 22-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
A 22-year-old man is in custody for five murders committed in less than two hours in the Flanders and Dunkirk regions of northern France on Saturday; multiple firearms were found in his car, and investigations are underway to determine the motive.
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24% Bias Score
Indonesian Nurses Win €100,000 Settlement Over Unpaid Relocation Fees
Fifteen Indonesian nurses reached a €100,000 settlement with Avans+ regarding unpaid relocation fees promised in their 2021 study contracts; Avans+ cited tax reasons for the non-payment, while the nurses alleged insufficient communication about the contract terms and tax regulations.
Indonesian Nurses Win €100,000 Settlement Over Unpaid Relocation Fees
Fifteen Indonesian nurses reached a €100,000 settlement with Avans+ regarding unpaid relocation fees promised in their 2021 study contracts; Avans+ cited tax reasons for the non-payment, while the nurses alleged insufficient communication about the contract terms and tax regulations.
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24% Bias Score
"FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup received a record-high score of 419.8 despite documented human rights abuses and the deaths of 884 Bangladeshi migrant workers this year, prompting criticism from human rights organizations and raising questions about FIFA's evaluation process."
"FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup received a record-high score of 419.8 despite documented human rights abuses and the deaths of 884 Bangladeshi migrant workers this year, prompting criticism from human rights organizations and raising questions about FIFA's evaluation process."
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64% Bias Score
High Death Toll of Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
An average of four Bangladeshi migrant workers died daily in Saudi Arabia in 2022, with at least 13,685 deaths between 2008 and 2022, highlighting concerns over exploitation and the human cost of the nation's ambitious projects, including the 2034 World Cup.
High Death Toll of Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
An average of four Bangladeshi migrant workers died daily in Saudi Arabia in 2022, with at least 13,685 deaths between 2008 and 2022, highlighting concerns over exploitation and the human cost of the nation's ambitious projects, including the 2034 World Cup.
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48% Bias Score
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