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Outdated Video Shared as Upset French Woman Over Algerians Celebrating National Team Win Over Morocco’s
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20th December 2021
Outdated Video Shared as Upset French Woman Over Algerians Celebrating National Team Win Over Morocco’s
The Claim : The video clip shows an old French woman in France expressing anger over Algerians’ going out on the streets to celebrate their national team’s victory over Morocco’s in the Arab Cup.
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These Images Do Not Show Recent Protests Against Kaïs Saïed
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20th December 2021
These Images Do Not Show Recent Protests Against Kaïs Saïed
The Claim : The pictures depict thousands of citizens in Al-Thawra Street protesting against Kaïs Saïed.
Misleading
The Mediterranean Games Committee Denies Rumors That Israel Will Participate in the Oran 2022 Games
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20th December 2021
The Mediterranean Games Committee Denies Rumors That Israel Will Participate in the Oran 2022 Games
The Claim : Algeria invites Israel to participate in the Mediterranean Games in Oran 2022.
Fake
Anti-Police Protest Video Re-Shared as Part of Current COVID-19 Protests in France
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20th December 2021
Anti-Police Protest Video Re-Shared as Part of Current COVID-19 Protests in France
The Claim : COVID-19 protests in France lead to violent clashes between protestors and the use of teargas.
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No Evidence To Link COVID-19 Vaccine To Athletes’ Collapses
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20th December 2021
No Evidence To Link COVID-19 Vaccine To Athletes’ Collapses
The Claim : There is a surge in athletes collapsing due to heart related conditions caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fake
Articles Falsely Claim Pfizer Documents Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Deaths
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20th December 2021
Articles Falsely Claim Pfizer Documents Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Deaths
The Claim : According to Pfizer documents, over 1,200 people died during a 90-day trial period due to the jab.
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This Photo Was Taken During Recent Floods in India, Not Erbil
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19th December 2021
This Photo Was Taken During Recent Floods in India, Not Erbil
The Claim : The photo shows the floods that hit Erbil in northern Iraq recently.
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This Photo Does Not Show a Real Hookah Toy for Kids
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19th December 2021
This Photo Does Not Show a Real Hookah Toy for Kids
The Claim : The kids’ toy, shaped like a hookah, is now available in the markets.
Misleading
Algeria vs. Qatar Match Did Not Record Longest Stoppage Time in History
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18th December 2021
Algeria vs. Qatar Match Did Not Record Longest Stoppage Time in History
The Claim : The Algeria versus Qatar match recorded the longest ever injury time in the history of the football game.
Misleading
Old Footage of Typhoon Rai in the Philippines Goes Viral
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18th December 2021
Old Footage of Typhoon Rai in the Philippines Goes Viral
The Claim : A clip depicts Typhoon Rai hitting the city of Maasin in the Philippines on the 16th of December 2021.
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Novelist Inaam Kachachi Was Not Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature
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18th December 2021
Novelist Inaam Kachachi Was Not Nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature
The Claim : Iraqi novelist Inaam Kachachi was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature 2022.
Commotion
This Photo Does Not Show Messi Arriving in Doha to Attend Qatar vs. Algeria Match
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18th December 2021
This Photo Does Not Show Messi Arriving in Doha to Attend Qatar vs. Algeria Match
The Claim : This photo depicts Argentine footballer Lionel Messi arriving in Qatar to watch the Qatar versus Algeria match.
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Outdated Photos Shared as Aftermath of Earthquake That Recently Hit Indonesia
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18th December 2021
Outdated Photos Shared as Aftermath of Earthquake That Recently Hit Indonesia
The Claim : The photos depict a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck off Indonesia.
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Pfizer's CEO Did Not Call for Mandatory Vaccination
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18th December 2021
Pfizer's CEO Did Not Call for Mandatory Vaccination
The Claim : Pfizer’s CEO, Albert Bourla, said that governments worldwide must speed up the process of giving the third dose (booster shot) of the COVID-19 vaccine, even by force.
Misleading
COVID Testing Definition Was Not Changed to Find Millions of New Omicron Cases
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16th December 2021
COVID Testing Definition Was Not Changed to Find Millions of New Omicron Cases
The Claim : COVID-19 testing has been redefined, resulting in millions of new cases.
Fake
The COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Cause HIV/AIDS
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16th December 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Cause HIV/AIDS
The Claim : The COVID-19 vaccine can cause AIDS or HIV.
Fake
Bill Gates Did Not Create a Video Game Called Omicron
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16th December 2021
Bill Gates Did Not Create a Video Game Called Omicron
The Claim : Bill Gates created a video game called Omicron in 1999.
Fake
This Image Shows a Kiss-In Protest in Chile in 2011
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15th December 2021
This Image Shows a Kiss-In Protest in Chile in 2011
The Claim : Thousands gathered to protest German restrictions by kissing each other, according to a DW article.
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Video of Formula One Car Drifting on Skyscraper Rooftop Jeddah in Not Real
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15th December 2021
Video of Formula One Car Drifting on Skyscraper Rooftop Jeddah in Not Real
The Claim : For the first time in Jeddah, a Formula One car races on the roof of a skyscraper.
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Outdated Photo Shared as Ethiopian Government Forces Held Captive by Tigrayan Forces
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15th December 2021
Outdated Photo Shared as Ethiopian Government Forces Held Captive by Tigrayan Forces
The Claim : History repeats itself. Yet again, Ethiopian troops are taken captive en masse.
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