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
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
\"2034 World Cup Award to Saudi Arabia Raises Human Rights Concerns\"\
\"FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 Men's World Cup despite concerns over human rights abuses, potentially endangering 13.4 million migrant workers involved in the construction of World Cup infrastructure, which will cost hundreds of billions of dollars.\"
\"2034 World Cup Award to Saudi Arabia Raises Human Rights Concerns\"\
\"FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 Men's World Cup despite concerns over human rights abuses, potentially endangering 13.4 million migrant workers involved in the construction of World Cup infrastructure, which will cost hundreds of billions of dollars.\"
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68% Bias Score
"Saudi Crown Prince Lobbies UK to Intervene in Dissident's Legal Case"
"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied former UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron to intervene in a London court case involving allegations of phone hacking and assault against a Saudi dissident, Ghanem Al-Masarir, threatening implications for £100bn of Saudi investment in the UK."
"Saudi Crown Prince Lobbies UK to Intervene in Dissident's Legal Case"
"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lobbied former UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron to intervene in a London court case involving allegations of phone hacking and assault against a Saudi dissident, Ghanem Al-Masarir, threatening implications for £100bn of Saudi investment in the UK."
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36% Bias Score
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
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36% Bias Score
Starmer to Meet Saudi Crown Prince Amidst Khashoggi Murder Calls
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday to discuss economic partnerships projected to create over 4,000 UK jobs, while Jamal Khashoggi's widow urges him to demand justice for her husband's 2018 murder.
Starmer to Meet Saudi Crown Prince Amidst Khashoggi Murder Calls
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday to discuss economic partnerships projected to create over 4,000 UK jobs, while Jamal Khashoggi's widow urges him to demand justice for her husband's 2018 murder.
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56% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, despite human rights concerns raised by international groups, after a 15-month bidding process with only one candidate.
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, despite human rights concerns raised by international groups, after a 15-month bidding process with only one candidate.
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68% Bias Score
FIFA Awards 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Amid Human Rights Concerns
The FIFA Congress announced Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup and Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, sparking human rights concerns from Amnesty International.
FIFA Awards 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Amid Human Rights Concerns
The FIFA Congress announced Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup and Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, sparking human rights concerns from Amnesty International.
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36% Bias Score
Starmer defends Saudi Arabia trip, citing 4,000 UK jobs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE to attract investment and secure contracts, claiming recent deals generated 4,000 UK jobs; this follows criticism of Boris Johnson's similar trips, and prompted criticism from human rights advocates.
Starmer defends Saudi Arabia trip, citing 4,000 UK jobs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE to attract investment and secure contracts, claiming recent deals generated 4,000 UK jobs; this follows criticism of Boris Johnson's similar trips, and prompted criticism from human rights advocates.
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44% Bias Score
Riyadh Restaurant Showcases Saudi Arabia's Culinary Diversity
Takya, a Riyadh restaurant founded in 2019, uses traditional Saudi recipes presented with a modern flair, reflecting the kingdom's culinary modernization and showcasing its diverse regional cuisines within the $63.2 billion Diriyah Gate development.
Riyadh Restaurant Showcases Saudi Arabia's Culinary Diversity
Takya, a Riyadh restaurant founded in 2019, uses traditional Saudi recipes presented with a modern flair, reflecting the kingdom's culinary modernization and showcasing its diverse regional cuisines within the $63.2 billion Diriyah Gate development.
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52% Bias Score
Fifa's High Score for Saudi 2034 World Cup Bid Amidst Qatari Worker Compensation Rejection
Fifa gave Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid a high score despite human rights concerns, while refusing compensation for abused Qatari World Cup workers, prompting outrage from human rights groups who fear a repeat of past exploitation.
Fifa's High Score for Saudi 2034 World Cup Bid Amidst Qatari Worker Compensation Rejection
Fifa gave Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid a high score despite human rights concerns, while refusing compensation for abused Qatari World Cup workers, prompting outrage from human rights groups who fear a repeat of past exploitation.
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56% Bias Score
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite widespread concerns about human rights, prompting the UN to pledge efforts to ensure migrant worker standards are respected, although not directly engaging with FIFA.
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite widespread concerns about human rights, prompting the UN to pledge efforts to ensure migrant worker standards are respected, although not directly engaging with FIFA.
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52% Bias Score