Scholz Urges Cooperation Before German Elections, Defends Ukraine Policy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Bundestag on December 14, 2023, urging the opposition to approve several government bills before the February 23rd elections, while defending his Ukraine policy and announcing a new Ukrainian agency to aid refugees in finding work in Germany and Poland.
Scholz Urges Cooperation Before German Elections, Defends Ukraine Policy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Bundestag on December 14, 2023, urging the opposition to approve several government bills before the February 23rd elections, while defending his Ukraine policy and announcing a new Ukrainian agency to aid refugees in finding work in Germany and Poland.
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40% Bias Score
US Ukraine Policy Criticized as Diplomatic Failure
Former US diplomat Ches Freeman criticizes the US's handling of the Ukraine conflict, citing the rejection of Russia's security guarantees as a major diplomatic failure, drawing parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis and highlighting the need for negotiations to prevent a prolonged stalemate.
US Ukraine Policy Criticized as Diplomatic Failure
Former US diplomat Ches Freeman criticizes the US's handling of the Ukraine conflict, citing the rejection of Russia's security guarantees as a major diplomatic failure, drawing parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis and highlighting the need for negotiations to prevent a prolonged stalemate.
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36% Bias Score
China Ejects Journalists During Baerbock's Criticism of Russia Support
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's Monday meeting in China with Wang Yi was cut short; German journalists were removed when the discussion turned to China's alleged military aid to Russia, which Baerbock stated harms European interests.
China Ejects Journalists During Baerbock's Criticism of Russia Support
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's Monday meeting in China with Wang Yi was cut short; German journalists were removed when the discussion turned to China's alleged military aid to Russia, which Baerbock stated harms European interests.
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44% Bias Score
BRICS to Establish Independent Payment System
BRICS nations are developing an independent payment system to reduce reliance on Western financial institutions, fostering economic cooperation and offering an alternative to the dollar-dominated global financial system.
BRICS to Establish Independent Payment System
BRICS nations are developing an independent payment system to reduce reliance on Western financial institutions, fostering economic cooperation and offering an alternative to the dollar-dominated global financial system.
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48% Bias Score
Ruto Elected Chair of East African Community
William Ruto of Kenya was elected chair of the East African Community (EAC) at the 24th Heads of State Summit in Arusha, Tanzania, succeeding Salva Kiir of South Sudan, for a one-year term.
Ruto Elected Chair of East African Community
William Ruto of Kenya was elected chair of the East African Community (EAC) at the 24th Heads of State Summit in Arusha, Tanzania, succeeding Salva Kiir of South Sudan, for a one-year term.
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36% Bias Score
Poland Launches Largest European Border Fortification Project Since 1945
Poland launched a $2.5 billion border fortification project, "East Shield," the largest in Europe since 1945, to deter aggression along its borders with Russia and Belarus, eventually expanding to protect the Baltic states.
Poland Launches Largest European Border Fortification Project Since 1945
Poland launched a $2.5 billion border fortification project, "East Shield," the largest in Europe since 1945, to deter aggression along its borders with Russia and Belarus, eventually expanding to protect the Baltic states.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense in Response to Ukraine War
CDU leader Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and unwavering support for Ukraine to win the war against Russia, criticizing previous German government decisions as having worsened the situation.
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense in Response to Ukraine War
CDU leader Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and unwavering support for Ukraine to win the war against Russia, criticizing previous German government decisions as having worsened the situation.
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44% Bias Score
UK Army Could Be "Expended" in 6-12 Months in Ukraine-Scale Conflict, Minister Warns
British Defence Minister Alistair Carns warned that the British army could be "expended" in six to twelve months if involved in a Ukraine-scale conflict, based on Russia's estimated daily casualties of 1,500 soldiers; he stressed the need for increased reserves.
UK Army Could Be "Expended" in 6-12 Months in Ukraine-Scale Conflict, Minister Warns
British Defence Minister Alistair Carns warned that the British army could be "expended" in six to twelve months if involved in a Ukraine-scale conflict, based on Russia's estimated daily casualties of 1,500 soldiers; he stressed the need for increased reserves.
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56% Bias Score
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
The top 100 global arms companies generated $632 billion in revenue in 2023, a 4.2% increase, primarily due to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, East Asia tensions, and global military modernization; US companies dominated, but faced supply chain issues; European growth was slower.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
The top 100 global arms companies generated $632 billion in revenue in 2023, a 4.2% increase, primarily due to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, East Asia tensions, and global military modernization; US companies dominated, but faced supply chain issues; European growth was slower.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Reshuffles Military Leadership, Deploys Reserves to Eastern Front Amidst Ceasefire Proposal
Facing a slow but steady Russian advance in eastern Ukraine, President Zelenskyy dismissed the army chief and deployed reserves to crucial areas; he also suggested a potential ceasefire if NATO protects Ukrainian-controlled territories.
Ukraine Reshuffles Military Leadership, Deploys Reserves to Eastern Front Amidst Ceasefire Proposal
Facing a slow but steady Russian advance in eastern Ukraine, President Zelenskyy dismissed the army chief and deployed reserves to crucial areas; he also suggested a potential ceasefire if NATO protects Ukrainian-controlled territories.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Final Acts: Ceasefire, Ukraine Aid, and Trump's Diverse Cabinet
In its final days, the Biden administration brokered a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, increased US weapons support for Ukraine against Russia, and faces potential trade disputes with Mexico and Canada under the incoming Trump administration, which has also assembled a politically diverse cabinet.
Biden's Final Acts: Ceasefire, Ukraine Aid, and Trump's Diverse Cabinet
In its final days, the Biden administration brokered a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, increased US weapons support for Ukraine against Russia, and faces potential trade disputes with Mexico and Canada under the incoming Trump administration, which has also assembled a politically diverse cabinet.
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48% Bias Score
Euroverify Debunks Misinformation on MEPs' Applause Following Missile Strikes
Euroverify refuted claims that a video of MEPs applauding in the European Parliament showed approval for US-supplied Ukrainian missile strikes on Bryansk, clarifying that the applause followed a Zelensky speech.
Euroverify Debunks Misinformation on MEPs' Applause Following Missile Strikes
Euroverify refuted claims that a video of MEPs applauding in the European Parliament showed approval for US-supplied Ukrainian missile strikes on Bryansk, clarifying that the applause followed a Zelensky speech.
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32% Bias Score