Yerevan Council Approves Controversial 150 Dram Public Transport Fare Amidst Protests
The Yerevan City Council passed a new 150 dram fare for public transport, sparking a clash between the ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition "Mother Armenia" party, who boycotted the vote and protested the alleged manipulation of public opinion regarding the fare increase, initially present...
Yerevan Council Approves Controversial 150 Dram Public Transport Fare Amidst Protests
The Yerevan City Council passed a new 150 dram fare for public transport, sparking a clash between the ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition "Mother Armenia" party, who boycotted the vote and protested the alleged manipulation of public opinion regarding the fare increase, initially present...
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48% Bias Score
Kennedy's Confirmation Hearing Disrupted by Protesters
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for the HHS Secretary position was disrupted multiple times by protesters on Wednesday, highlighting controversy over his views on vaccines; he defended his stance, asserting he is "pro-safety" and not "anti-vaccine.
Kennedy's Confirmation Hearing Disrupted by Protesters
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for the HHS Secretary position was disrupted multiple times by protesters on Wednesday, highlighting controversy over his views on vaccines; he defended his stance, asserting he is "pro-safety" and not "anti-vaccine.
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52% Bias Score
Smaller Anti-Trump Protest Marks Shift in Resistance Movement
On Saturday, a smaller-than-expected protest of several thousand people, primarily women, marched in Washington, D.C., in opposition to President-elect Trump's upcoming inauguration. The march, held at three locations and focusing on various left-wing causes, contrasts sharply with the half-million-...
Smaller Anti-Trump Protest Marks Shift in Resistance Movement
On Saturday, a smaller-than-expected protest of several thousand people, primarily women, marched in Washington, D.C., in opposition to President-elect Trump's upcoming inauguration. The march, held at three locations and focusing on various left-wing causes, contrasts sharply with the half-million-...
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52% Bias Score
Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...
Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...
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60% Bias Score
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
North Macedonia Government Employees Protest for 30% Salary Increase
Government employees in North Macedonia from six ministries and the State Statistical Office are staging daily protests demanding a 30% salary increase, citing unmet conditions in unsigned collective bargaining agreements; the government suspects political motivation.
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36% Bias Score
NYC Congestion Fee Spurs Subway Use Amid Rising Crime
New York City's new $9 congestion fee, intended to alleviate traffic and fund the MTA, is prompting more people to use the subway, raising safety concerns as subway crime, particularly violent incidents like a recent arson murder, increased in 2024 despite an overall crime decrease.
NYC Congestion Fee Spurs Subway Use Amid Rising Crime
New York City's new $9 congestion fee, intended to alleviate traffic and fund the MTA, is prompting more people to use the subway, raising safety concerns as subway crime, particularly violent incidents like a recent arson murder, increased in 2024 despite an overall crime decrease.
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52% Bias Score
Mid-Air Collision in Washington D.C.: American Airlines Jet and Military Helicopter Collide
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers collided with a US Army helicopter carrying three soldiers in mid-air over Washington D.C., resulting in first responders being dispatched to the scene.
Mid-Air Collision in Washington D.C.: American Airlines Jet and Military Helicopter Collide
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers collided with a US Army helicopter carrying three soldiers in mid-air over Washington D.C., resulting in first responders being dispatched to the scene.
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0% Bias Score
North Macedonia Supermarket Boycott Planned Amid Rising Food Prices
North Macedonians are planning a one-day boycott of supermarkets on January 31st to protest rising food prices, mirroring similar actions in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the opposition blames the government, while the ruling party supports the boycott and promises investigations into market p...
North Macedonia Supermarket Boycott Planned Amid Rising Food Prices
North Macedonians are planning a one-day boycott of supermarkets on January 31st to protest rising food prices, mirroring similar actions in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the opposition blames the government, while the ruling party supports the boycott and promises investigations into market p...
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40% Bias Score
INOI Festival: Russian Artists Unite in London Against War
The INOI rock festival in London drew 10,000 Russian diaspora attendees, uniting artists labeled "foreign agents" by Russia who performed anti-war music and messages, aiming to counter Kremlin propaganda and promote freedom.
INOI Festival: Russian Artists Unite in London Against War
The INOI rock festival in London drew 10,000 Russian diaspora attendees, uniting artists labeled "foreign agents" by Russia who performed anti-war music and messages, aiming to counter Kremlin propaganda and promote freedom.
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32% Bias Score
Marjane Satrapi Rejects Legion of Honour, Condemns France's Iran Policy
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour on January 13th, 2024, citing hypocrisy in France's policy towards Iran, specifically regarding visa issuance for Iranian dissidents versus the free movement of children of Iranian oligarchs. She was promoted to Chevalier de la ...
Marjane Satrapi Rejects Legion of Honour, Condemns France's Iran Policy
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour on January 13th, 2024, citing hypocrisy in France's policy towards Iran, specifically regarding visa issuance for Iranian dissidents versus the free movement of children of Iranian oligarchs. She was promoted to Chevalier de la ...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
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56% Bias Score
Berlin Trial: Transgender Woman Accused of Arson, Assault, and Antisemitic Vandalism
Bahar S., a 43-year-old transgender Iranian refugee, stands trial in Berlin for arson attacks on police cars and embassies, assaults on officers, and antisemitic vandalism, allegedly committed between January and October 2024, citing solidarity with Gaza as her motivation.
Berlin Trial: Transgender Woman Accused of Arson, Assault, and Antisemitic Vandalism
Bahar S., a 43-year-old transgender Iranian refugee, stands trial in Berlin for arson attacks on police cars and embassies, assaults on officers, and antisemitic vandalism, allegedly committed between January and October 2024, citing solidarity with Gaza as her motivation.
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48% Bias Score