Algeria's Arrest of Boualem Sansal Sparks International Outcry
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal was arrested in Algeria in November 2024 for statements deemed to violate Article 87 of the penal code, which defines acts against national security as terrorism or sabotage; his arrest triggered widespread condemnation and exacerbated already tense relations be...
Algeria's Arrest of Boualem Sansal Sparks International Outcry
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal was arrested in Algeria in November 2024 for statements deemed to violate Article 87 of the penal code, which defines acts against national security as terrorism or sabotage; his arrest triggered widespread condemnation and exacerbated already tense relations be...
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44% Bias Score
Qantas Raises Long-Haul Flight Fares by Two Percent
Qantas announced a two percent fare increase on Economy and Premium Economy long-haul flights from Australia and New Zealand to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, effective March 21, 2024, following a 28 percent drop in its 2024 post-tax profit.
Qantas Raises Long-Haul Flight Fares by Two Percent
Qantas announced a two percent fare increase on Economy and Premium Economy long-haul flights from Australia and New Zealand to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, effective March 21, 2024, following a 28 percent drop in its 2024 post-tax profit.
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48% Bias Score
France to Revoke Visa-Free Travel for Algerian Officials Amidst Diplomatic Dispute
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to revoke the 2013 Franco-Algerian agreement granting visa-free travel to Algerian officials, citing escalating tensions between the two countries, spurred by the arrest and deportation of an Algerian influencer in France.
France to Revoke Visa-Free Travel for Algerian Officials Amidst Diplomatic Dispute
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to revoke the 2013 Franco-Algerian agreement granting visa-free travel to Algerian officials, citing escalating tensions between the two countries, spurred by the arrest and deportation of an Algerian influencer in France.
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Algeria Rejects French Accusations Amidst Heightened Tensions
Algeria rejected France's accusations of escalation and humiliation following the return of an Algerian influencer expelled by France; the Algerian foreign ministry called it a disinformation campaign, while France's Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, claimed Algeria sought to humiliate France. A ...
Algeria Rejects French Accusations Amidst Heightened Tensions
Algeria rejected France's accusations of escalation and humiliation following the return of an Algerian influencer expelled by France; the Algerian foreign ministry called it a disinformation campaign, while France's Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, claimed Algeria sought to humiliate France. A ...
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44% Bias Score
Russia Bolsters Libyan Warlord with Syrian Air Defenses
Russia is reportedly supplying advanced air defense systems from its Syrian bases to Khalifa Haftar in eastern Libya, bolstering his military capabilities in the ongoing conflict with the Tripoli-based government; this action reflects Russia's broader strategy of maintaining influence in North Afric...
Russia Bolsters Libyan Warlord with Syrian Air Defenses
Russia is reportedly supplying advanced air defense systems from its Syrian bases to Khalifa Haftar in eastern Libya, bolstering his military capabilities in the ongoing conflict with the Tripoli-based government; this action reflects Russia's broader strategy of maintaining influence in North Afric...
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48% Bias Score
Algeria Accuses France of Destabilization Attempts
Algeria summoned the French ambassador last week to protest alleged French intelligence operations aimed at destabilizing the country, including recruiting former terrorists and holding meetings with anti-government figures, following the recent detention of Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal.
Algeria Accuses France of Destabilization Attempts
Algeria summoned the French ambassador last week to protest alleged French intelligence operations aimed at destabilizing the country, including recruiting former terrorists and holding meetings with anti-government figures, following the recent detention of Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal.
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56% Bias Score
Cairo Workshop Focuses on New Energy Storage Technologies for Sustainable Development
Chinese and Arab energy experts met in Cairo on Thursday to discuss new energy storage and pumped storage technologies, emphasizing their importance for sustainable development and grid stability in the West Asia-North Africa region.
Cairo Workshop Focuses on New Energy Storage Technologies for Sustainable Development
Chinese and Arab energy experts met in Cairo on Thursday to discuss new energy storage and pumped storage technologies, emphasizing their importance for sustainable development and grid stability in the West Asia-North Africa region.
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France Seeks to De-escalate Tensions with Algeria Amidst Recent Disputes
France and Algeria seek to de-escalate tensions amid recent friction, including France's support for Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan and the imprisonment of a Franco-Algerian writer, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressing willingness to visit Algiers for discussions.
France Seeks to De-escalate Tensions with Algeria Amidst Recent Disputes
France and Algeria seek to de-escalate tensions amid recent friction, including France's support for Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan and the imprisonment of a Franco-Algerian writer, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressing willingness to visit Algiers for discussions.
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Franco-Algerian Relations: A Legacy of Conflict and the Pursuit of Normalization
France and Algeria's relationship, marked by a history of colonization and war resulting in nearly 300,000 deaths, remains complex despite efforts at normalization, consistently challenged by historical grievances and the delicate balancing act of acknowledging past wrongs while fostering present-da...
Franco-Algerian Relations: A Legacy of Conflict and the Pursuit of Normalization
France and Algeria's relationship, marked by a history of colonization and war resulting in nearly 300,000 deaths, remains complex despite efforts at normalization, consistently challenged by historical grievances and the delicate balancing act of acknowledging past wrongs while fostering present-da...
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36% Bias Score
Taïa's Speech on LGBTQ+ Rights Sparks Controversy in Morocco
Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked controversy, leading to parliamentary questions and social media backlash due to his public discussion of homosexuality in Moroccan Arabic, highlighting the conflict between LGBTQ+ rights and societal...
Taïa's Speech on LGBTQ+ Rights Sparks Controversy in Morocco
Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked controversy, leading to parliamentary questions and social media backlash due to his public discussion of homosexuality in Moroccan Arabic, highlighting the conflict between LGBTQ+ rights and societal...
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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
Tunisia\'s Democratic Backslide Under Saied
Tunisian President Kais Saied\'s 2021 power grab, consolidating executive power and suppressing opposition, marked a sharp reversal of the post-2011 democratic transition, reflecting public disillusionment with prior governance and a broader appeal of authoritarian rule.
Tunisia\'s Democratic Backslide Under Saied
Tunisian President Kais Saied\'s 2021 power grab, consolidating executive power and suppressing opposition, marked a sharp reversal of the post-2011 democratic transition, reflecting public disillusionment with prior governance and a broader appeal of authoritarian rule.
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48% Bias Score