Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, with the death toll being the primary point of contention across sources. While the NY Times reports "at least 20" deaths, other sources report varying numbers. The article's framing of the event in the context of Syria's new government and sectarian divides introduces a degree of bias.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** "Syria Church Bombing Kills at Least 20 in Damascus" - The NY Times headline states at least 20 deaths. Verification Source #2 and Verification Source #4 support this claim, stating 20 deaths. Verification Source #1 states "at least 13" deaths. Verification Source #3 states 15 deaths. Verification Source #5 mentions 30 people wounded and killed, but doesn't specify the number of deaths.
• Claim:** "The attack on a Greek Orthodox service..." - Verification Source #1 mentions the Mar Elias Church, which is Greek Orthodox. Verification Source #2 simply mentions "a church". Verification Source #3 mentions "explosion in Damascus church in Syria". Verification Source #4 mentions "church in Syria's Damascus". Verification Source #5 mentions "Syrian church near Damascus". All sources support that the bombing occurred at a church.
• Claim:** "...made clear the challenges facing Syria’s new government in a country long pitted by sectarian divides." - This is an interpretive statement. While the bombing itself is a fact, framing it as a challenge to the "new government" and linking it to "sectarian divides" introduces a specific perspective. Verification Sources #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 do not directly address the political implications or sectarian context. This framing introduces a degree of bias.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Agreement:** All sources confirm a bombing occurred at a church in or near Damascus.
• Disagreement:** The death toll varies across sources. NY Times, BBC, and Reuters report "at least 20" deaths. CBS News reports "at least 13" deaths. The Jerusalem Post reports 15 deaths. WJHL reports 30 people wounded and killed.
• Lack of Coverage:** None of the verification sources explicitly discuss the implications for Syria's "new government" or frame the event within the context of "sectarian divides," as the NY Times article does.