107 Rescued in English Channel Christmas Crossings; 2024 Deadliest Year on Record
French maritime authorities rescued 107 people from 12 boats attempting the dangerous English Channel crossing on Christmas Day, while over 450 others successfully reached the UK amidst relatively calm weather, despite 73 deaths being recorded this year, making 2024 the deadliest year on record.
107 Rescued in English Channel Christmas Crossings; 2024 Deadliest Year on Record
French maritime authorities rescued 107 people from 12 boats attempting the dangerous English Channel crossing on Christmas Day, while over 450 others successfully reached the UK amidst relatively calm weather, despite 73 deaths being recorded this year, making 2024 the deadliest year on record.
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40% Bias Score
Dungannon Centre Helps Refugees Build New Lives
The First Steps Women's Centre in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, supports women from over 20 nationalities, providing language classes, employment help, and childcare, fostering a strong sense of community and helping them overcome challenges of settling in a new country amidst a rise in race hate cri...
Dungannon Centre Helps Refugees Build New Lives
The First Steps Women's Centre in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, supports women from over 20 nationalities, providing language classes, employment help, and childcare, fostering a strong sense of community and helping them overcome challenges of settling in a new country amidst a rise in race hate cri...
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36% Bias Score
Five Key Developments Shaping Turkey's 2024 Economy
Turkey's 2024 economy was shaped by a 50% interest rate hike in March to counter pre-election currency volatility; the impact of millions of Syrian refugees; a single asgari ücret (minimum wage) increase; and the insufficient outcome of the COP29 climate summit.
Five Key Developments Shaping Turkey's 2024 Economy
Turkey's 2024 economy was shaped by a 50% interest rate hike in March to counter pre-election currency volatility; the impact of millions of Syrian refugees; a single asgari ücret (minimum wage) increase; and the insufficient outcome of the COP29 climate summit.
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Ministry to Repatriate Millions of Citizens
The Ukrainian government launched a Ministry of National Unity to bring back the 6 to 10 million citizens currently living abroad due to the war, facing challenges like security concerns, economic instability, and the lack of defined return mechanisms.
Ukraine Launches Ministry to Repatriate Millions of Citizens
The Ukrainian government launched a Ministry of National Unity to bring back the 6 to 10 million citizens currently living abroad due to the war, facing challenges like security concerns, economic instability, and the lack of defined return mechanisms.
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36% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Aleppo Residents Recount Horrors of His Regime
Following the sudden overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, residents of Aleppo recount the horrors of his regime, including indiscriminate bombings, mass graves, widespread famine, and millions of refugees facing hardship; new authorities are investigating atrocities.
Assad's Fall: Aleppo Residents Recount Horrors of His Regime
Following the sudden overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, residents of Aleppo recount the horrors of his regime, including indiscriminate bombings, mass graves, widespread famine, and millions of refugees facing hardship; new authorities are investigating atrocities.
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44% Bias Score
Afghan Sisters Fight for Women's Soccer Amidst Exile and Abuse
In Hamburg, Germany, sisters Shabnam and Mariam Ruhin, former Afghan national soccer players, combat systemic challenges for women in Afghanistan through their \"Spielmacherinnen\" project supporting girls, while advocating for FIFA recognition of the Afghan women's national team in exile to ensure ...
Afghan Sisters Fight for Women's Soccer Amidst Exile and Abuse
In Hamburg, Germany, sisters Shabnam and Mariam Ruhin, former Afghan national soccer players, combat systemic challenges for women in Afghanistan through their \"Spielmacherinnen\" project supporting girls, while advocating for FIFA recognition of the Afghan women's national team in exile to ensure ...
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24% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Islamist Government Faces Resistance, Uncertain Future"
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the new Islamist government faces resistance from former regime forces, leading to violent clashes in Tartus province, while several rebel groups show willingness to integrate into the new government; Iran signals renewed resistance, highlighting the ...
Post-Assad Syria: Islamist Government Faces Resistance, Uncertain Future"
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the new Islamist government faces resistance from former regime forces, leading to violent clashes in Tartus province, while several rebel groups show willingness to integrate into the new government; Iran signals renewed resistance, highlighting the ...
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44% Bias Score
Taliban's Music Ban Forces Afghan Musicians into Exile
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has banned music, forcing hundreds of musicians into unemployment or exile, while offering alternative work in religious music; many artists have fled to neighboring countries or the West.
Taliban's Music Ban Forces Afghan Musicians into Exile
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has banned music, forcing hundreds of musicians into unemployment or exile, while offering alternative work in religious music; many artists have fled to neighboring countries or the West.
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44% Bias Score
Aleppo Celebrates Assad's Fall Amidst Immense Challenges
After 13 years of bloody civil war, Aleppo, Syria, celebrates the fall of the Assad regime, but faces immense challenges including widespread poverty, damaged infrastructure, and ongoing conflicts between various armed groups, leaving millions without water or electricity.
Aleppo Celebrates Assad's Fall Amidst Immense Challenges
After 13 years of bloody civil war, Aleppo, Syria, celebrates the fall of the Assad regime, but faces immense challenges including widespread poverty, damaged infrastructure, and ongoing conflicts between various armed groups, leaving millions without water or electricity.
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Photographer Returns Home After Assad's Fall
Syrian photographer Sameer al-Doumy returned to his war-torn hometown of Douma after 13 years of exile following the fall of Assad's regime, hoping to reunite with his family scattered across the globe, many killed or disappeared, while witnessing the slow return to normalcy in his city.
Syrian Photographer Returns Home After Assad's Fall
Syrian photographer Sameer al-Doumy returned to his war-torn hometown of Douma after 13 years of exile following the fall of Assad's regime, hoping to reunite with his family scattered across the globe, many killed or disappeared, while witnessing the slow return to normalcy in his city.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Return Threatens US Refugee Resettlement
Facing Donald Trump's return to power and his anti-immigration stance, US refugee aid organizations are racing against time to secure funding and volunteers before his January 20th inauguration, fearing a potential halt to the refugee resettlement program that could leave thousands stranded.
Trump's Return Threatens US Refugee Resettlement
Facing Donald Trump's return to power and his anti-immigration stance, US refugee aid organizations are racing against time to secure funding and volunteers before his January 20th inauguration, fearing a potential halt to the refugee resettlement program that could leave thousands stranded.
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40% Bias Score
Jordan Engages with New Syrian Leadership Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Jordan's Foreign Minister met with Syria's new leadership following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reflecting Jordan's strategic interest in border security, refugee flows, and regional stability amidst a changing political landscape.
Jordan Engages with New Syrian Leadership Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Jordan's Foreign Minister met with Syria's new leadership following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reflecting Jordan's strategic interest in border security, refugee flows, and regional stability amidst a changing political landscape.
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40% Bias Score