Lebanon's Presidential Election: A Pivotal Moment for Peace and Reconstruction
Lebanon holds a critical parliamentary election on Thursday to elect a new president, a pivotal moment for implementing a recent ceasefire with Israel, securing international aid for reconstruction, and potentially shifting regional influence away from Iran towards Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon's Presidential Election: A Pivotal Moment for Peace and Reconstruction
Lebanon holds a critical parliamentary election on Thursday to elect a new president, a pivotal moment for implementing a recent ceasefire with Israel, securing international aid for reconstruction, and potentially shifting regional influence away from Iran towards Saudi Arabia.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon's 13th Presidential Vote: Aoun Emerges as Leading Candidate Amidst Multiple Crises
Lebanon's lawmakers will make a 13th attempt to elect a new president this Thursday, amid multiple crises including a severe economic recession, and the recent conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which displaced up to 1.3 million people. The leading candidate is Joseph Aoun, commander-in-chief of...
Lebanon's 13th Presidential Vote: Aoun Emerges as Leading Candidate Amidst Multiple Crises
Lebanon's lawmakers will make a 13th attempt to elect a new president this Thursday, amid multiple crises including a severe economic recession, and the recent conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which displaced up to 1.3 million people. The leading candidate is Joseph Aoun, commander-in-chief of...
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36% Bias Score
Lebanon Seeks to Elect President Amidst Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Lebanon's parliament will attempt to elect a new president Thursday, with army commander Joseph Aoun as the leading candidate, after Hezbollah withdrew its support for Suleiman Frangieh. Aoun's election, while facing constitutional hurdles, could pave the way for international aid and reconstruction...
Lebanon Seeks to Elect President Amidst Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Lebanon's parliament will attempt to elect a new president Thursday, with army commander Joseph Aoun as the leading candidate, after Hezbollah withdrew its support for Suleiman Frangieh. Aoun's election, while facing constitutional hurdles, could pave the way for international aid and reconstruction...
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Lebanon Elects Army Chief as President, Marking Power Shift
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a prolonged political vacuum and marking a shift in the country's power balance away from Hezbollah, with international support crucial to his victory and future stability.
Lebanon Elects Army Chief as President, Marking Power Shift
Lebanon's parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a prolonged political vacuum and marking a shift in the country's power balance away from Hezbollah, with international support crucial to his victory and future stability.
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56% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions
Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions
Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President After 13 Failed Attempts
Following 13 unsuccessful attempts, Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as its new president on Thursday. Aoun secured 99 votes in the second round of voting, pledging to initiate talks for a new prime minister and establish a state monopoly on weapons, aiming to rebuild areas damaged by recent conf...
Lebanon Elects New President After 13 Failed Attempts
Following 13 unsuccessful attempts, Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as its new president on Thursday. Aoun secured 99 votes in the second round of voting, pledging to initiate talks for a new prime minister and establish a state monopoly on weapons, aiming to rebuild areas damaged by recent conf...
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects Army Chief as President, Marking Shift in Regional Power
Lebanon elected army chief Joseph Aoun as its new president on Thursday, ending a two-year vacancy and signaling a decline in Hezbollah's influence, with support from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon Elects Army Chief as President, Marking Shift in Regional Power
Lebanon elected army chief Joseph Aoun as its new president on Thursday, ending a two-year vacancy and signaling a decline in Hezbollah's influence, with support from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
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56% Bias Score
Lebanon Poised to Elect New President Amidst Regional Upheaval
Lebanon's parliament will convene on January 9th to elect a new president, with General Joseph Aoun, commander of the Lebanese army, as the leading candidate, following two years of political deadlock and amidst significant regional shifts.
Lebanon Poised to Elect New President Amidst Regional Upheaval
Lebanon's parliament will convene on January 9th to elect a new president, with General Joseph Aoun, commander of the Lebanese army, as the leading candidate, following two years of political deadlock and amidst significant regional shifts.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects US-Backed Army Chief as President
Lebanon's parliament elected US-backed army chief Joseph Aoun as president after a years-long stalemate, ending 12 failed attempts; Aoun won 99 out of 128 votes, vowing to tackle Lebanon's crises and disarm Hezbollah.
Lebanon Elects US-Backed Army Chief as President
Lebanon's parliament elected US-backed army chief Joseph Aoun as president after a years-long stalemate, ending 12 failed attempts; Aoun won 99 out of 128 votes, vowing to tackle Lebanon's crises and disarm Hezbollah.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Alleges Hezbollah Role in January 6th Insurrection, Plans Pardons
President-elect Donald Trump alleged Hezbollah involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack and mentioned FBI ties among some defendants, while discussing potential pardons and hostage negotiations in the Middle East.
Trump Alleges Hezbollah Role in January 6th Insurrection, Plans Pardons
President-elect Donald Trump alleged Hezbollah involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack and mentioned FBI ties among some defendants, while discussing potential pardons and hostage negotiations in the Middle East.
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Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President After Two-Year Vacuum
After 12 failed attempts, Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as its new president on January 25th, ending a two-year political vacuum and paving the way for international aid, crucial for rebuilding after a war and political turmoil. Aoun secured 99 votes in a second round of voting.
Lebanon Elects General Aoun as President After Two-Year Vacuum
After 12 failed attempts, Lebanon elected General Joseph Aoun as its new president on January 25th, ending a two-year political vacuum and paving the way for international aid, crucial for rebuilding after a war and political turmoil. Aoun secured 99 votes in a second round of voting.
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44% Bias Score
Hezbollah to Withdraw Support for Franjieh in Lebanese Presidential Election
Hezbollah is expected to withdraw its support for presidential candidate Suleiman Franjieh, opening the way for other contenders in Lebanon's upcoming election on Thursday, amid a reshaped political landscape following the war with Israel and the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Hezbollah to Withdraw Support for Franjieh in Lebanese Presidential Election
Hezbollah is expected to withdraw its support for presidential candidate Suleiman Franjieh, opening the way for other contenders in Lebanon's upcoming election on Thursday, amid a reshaped political landscape following the war with Israel and the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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52% Bias Score