Switzerland Designates Hamas a Terrorist Organization
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel, Switzerland's parliament voted overwhelmingly to officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization, reversing its previous policy of engagement.
Switzerland Designates Hamas a Terrorist Organization
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel, Switzerland's parliament voted overwhelmingly to officially designate Hamas a terrorist organization, reversing its previous policy of engagement.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Damascus, Ending Assad's Rule
Abu Muhammad al-Julani's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 13-year rule after a swift military campaign; Al-Julani, previously affiliated with Al-Qaeda, now presents a more nationalist image, raising concerns about human rights and long-term stability.
HTS Seizes Damascus, Ending Assad's Rule
Abu Muhammad al-Julani's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 13-year rule after a swift military campaign; Al-Julani, previously affiliated with Al-Qaeda, now presents a more nationalist image, raising concerns about human rights and long-term stability.
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40% Bias Score
Biden to Support New Syrian Government After Assad's Fall
The Biden administration announced it will support a new Syrian government following the collapse of Bashar Assad's government due to attacks by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a U.S.-designated terrorist group. This decision comes as the U.S. combats ISIS, supports Israel's actions in the Golan Heights...
Biden to Support New Syrian Government After Assad's Fall
The Biden administration announced it will support a new Syrian government following the collapse of Bashar Assad's government due to attacks by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a U.S.-designated terrorist group. This decision comes as the U.S. combats ISIS, supports Israel's actions in the Golan Heights...
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44% Bias Score
Travel Warning Issued for Jews and Israelis to Australia Following Synagogue Arson Attack
The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel warning for Jews and Israelis to Australia following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue deemed a likely terrorist incident; the attack occurred on October 7, 2023, and is linked to a UN resolution and insufficient response to rising anti-Semitism.
Travel Warning Issued for Jews and Israelis to Australia Following Synagogue Arson Attack
The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel warning for Jews and Israelis to Australia following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue deemed a likely terrorist incident; the attack occurred on October 7, 2023, and is linked to a UN resolution and insufficient response to rising anti-Semitism.
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48% Bias Score
PYD Open to Dialogue with HTŞ Amidst Syrian Conflict
Salih Muslim, a former co-chair of the PYD and current member of the Presidency Council, announced the PYD's willingness to engage in dialogue with the HTŞ, a move that could significantly alter the Syrian conflict's trajectory and regional dynamics.
PYD Open to Dialogue with HTŞ Amidst Syrian Conflict
Salih Muslim, a former co-chair of the PYD and current member of the Presidency Council, announced the PYD's willingness to engage in dialogue with the HTŞ, a move that could significantly alter the Syrian conflict's trajectory and regional dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Prevents 190 Terrorist Attacks in 2024
Russian security services thwarted 190 terrorist plots in 2024, including six by groups targeting schools and crowds, neutralized 38, and detained over 1,700 individuals; the FSB director linked this to Western support for Ukraine and online propaganda.
Russia Prevents 190 Terrorist Attacks in 2024
Russian security services thwarted 190 terrorist plots in 2024, including six by groups targeting schools and crowds, neutralized 38, and detained over 1,700 individuals; the FSB director linked this to Western support for Ukraine and online propaganda.
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68% Bias Score
Beninese Soldiers Killed in Mine Blast Near Burkina Faso Border
Three Beninese soldiers died in a mine explosion on December 10th, 2023, while patrolling Pendjari National Park near the Burkina Faso border, marking a continuation of escalating jihadist attacks in northern Benin.
Beninese Soldiers Killed in Mine Blast Near Burkina Faso Border
Three Beninese soldiers died in a mine explosion on December 10th, 2023, while patrolling Pendjari National Park near the Burkina Faso border, marking a continuation of escalating jihadist attacks in northern Benin.
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16% Bias Score
"HTS seizes Damascus, forcing Assad's reported flight to Moscow."
"After 13 years of civil war, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Abu Mohammed al-Dschulani, seized Damascus, forcing President Assad's reported flight to Moscow; Al-Dschulani's public shift towards a more moderate image is a key factor in his recent success.",
"HTS seizes Damascus, forcing Assad's reported flight to Moscow."
"After 13 years of civil war, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Abu Mohammed al-Dschulani, seized Damascus, forcing President Assad's reported flight to Moscow; Al-Dschulani's public shift towards a more moderate image is a key factor in his recent success.",
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32% Bias Score
الجولاني يتخلى عن اسمه الحربي ويعزز شرعيته السياسية
تخلى أبو محمد الجولاني، زعيم هيئة تحرير الشام، عن اسمه الحربي واستخدم اسمه الحقيقي أحمد الشرع في البيانات الرسمية، كجزء من جهود تعزيز شرعيته بعد سيطرة جماعته على دمشق وأجزاء واسعة من سوريا.
الجولاني يتخلى عن اسمه الحربي ويعزز شرعيته السياسية
تخلى أبو محمد الجولاني، زعيم هيئة تحرير الشام، عن اسمه الحربي واستخدم اسمه الحقيقي أحمد الشرع في البيانات الرسمية، كجزء من جهود تعزيز شرعيته بعد سيطرة جماعته على دمشق وأجزاء واسعة من سوريا.
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40% Bias Score
Dutton Accused of Blocking Bipartisan Statement After Synagogue Arson
Following a Melbourne synagogue arson attack, opposition leader Peter Dutton allegedly blocked a bipartisan statement from being read, preventing Liberal Senator James Paterson from delivering a message written by Labor MP Josh Burns, who was ill. This sparked accusations of prioritizing partisanshi...
Dutton Accused of Blocking Bipartisan Statement After Synagogue Arson
Following a Melbourne synagogue arson attack, opposition leader Peter Dutton allegedly blocked a bipartisan statement from being read, preventing Liberal Senator James Paterson from delivering a message written by Labor MP Josh Burns, who was ill. This sparked accusations of prioritizing partisanshi...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Arrests Three Suspected Terrorists in Attempted ISIS-Inspired Attack
German authorities arrested three suspected Islamist terrorists on December 8th, seizing an assault rifle, tactical gear, and other materials indicating active preparations for an attack motivated by sympathy for ISIS. The suspects, two German-Lebanese brothers and a German-Turk, are in custody.
Germany Arrests Three Suspected Terrorists in Attempted ISIS-Inspired Attack
German authorities arrested three suspected Islamist terrorists on December 8th, seizing an assault rifle, tactical gear, and other materials indicating active preparations for an attack motivated by sympathy for ISIS. The suspects, two German-Lebanese brothers and a German-Turk, are in custody.
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40% Bias Score
UN May Remove Syrian Rebel Group HTS From Terrorist List
The UN's special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, stated that the UN might remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its terrorist list if the group forms a truly inclusive transitional government, but warned that Syria cannot be governed like Idlib.
UN May Remove Syrian Rebel Group HTS From Terrorist List
The UN's special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, stated that the UN might remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its terrorist list if the group forms a truly inclusive transitional government, but warned that Syria cannot be governed like Idlib.
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36% Bias Score