Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Probe
Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat was arrested in Turkey on July 10, 2023, as part of a bid-rigging investigation involving 47 people, including other opposition mayors, reflecting a pattern of targeting opposition figures in major Turkish cities.
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Probe
Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat was arrested in Turkey on July 10, 2023, as part of a bid-rigging investigation involving 47 people, including other opposition mayors, reflecting a pattern of targeting opposition figures in major Turkish cities.
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40% Bias Score
Machado's Defiance and Maduro's Weakened Inauguration
Despite government threats, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reappeared publicly on January 9th, 2024, drawing thousands to the streets; the following day, Nicolás Maduro's low-key inauguration highlighted his weakened international standing and dwindling domestic support.
Machado's Defiance and Maduro's Weakened Inauguration
Despite government threats, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reappeared publicly on January 9th, 2024, drawing thousands to the streets; the following day, Nicolás Maduro's low-key inauguration highlighted his weakened international standing and dwindling domestic support.
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56% Bias Score
Maduro's Controversial Inauguration Amidst Fraud Claims and Opposition Defiance
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration as Venezuelan president on Friday is occurring amid a deep political crisis, marked by widespread allegations of election fraud verified by the Carter Center and OAS, the absence of major international leaders, and government crackdowns on opposition figures, while oppo...
Maduro's Controversial Inauguration Amidst Fraud Claims and Opposition Defiance
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration as Venezuelan president on Friday is occurring amid a deep political crisis, marked by widespread allegations of election fraud verified by the Carter Center and OAS, the absence of major international leaders, and government crackdowns on opposition figures, while oppo...
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68% Bias Score
Rosfinmonitoring Refuses to Remove Deceased Navalny from Extremist List
Russia's Rosfinmonitoring refused to remove deceased opposition politician Alexei Navalny from its list of "extremists and terrorists," citing a lack of official notification about the closure of his criminal case, prompting his widow to appeal the decision.
Rosfinmonitoring Refuses to Remove Deceased Navalny from Extremist List
Russia's Rosfinmonitoring refused to remove deceased opposition politician Alexei Navalny from its list of "extremists and terrorists," citing a lack of official notification about the closure of his criminal case, prompting his widow to appeal the decision.
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64% Bias Score
Machado Detained Amidst Contested Maduro Inauguration in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained in Caracas on Thursday before President Maduro's inauguration, following a large anti-government protest; simultaneously, the opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez reported his son-in-law's abduction, while both sides held rival ...
Machado Detained Amidst Contested Maduro Inauguration in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained in Caracas on Thursday before President Maduro's inauguration, following a large anti-government protest; simultaneously, the opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez reported his son-in-law's abduction, while both sides held rival ...
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60% Bias Score
Venezuela: Mass Protests Greet Maduro's Controversial Inauguration
Thousands protested Maduro's inauguration in Venezuela, with opposition leader María Corina Machado briefly detained after a rally; the US and some Latin American countries recognize opposition candidate Edmundo González as the legitimate president.
Venezuela: Mass Protests Greet Maduro's Controversial Inauguration
Thousands protested Maduro's inauguration in Venezuela, with opposition leader María Corina Machado briefly detained after a rally; the US and some Latin American countries recognize opposition candidate Edmundo González as the legitimate president.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Crackdown
On Monday, Turkish authorities arrested Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat and 46 others in Istanbul for alleged bid-rigging and links to a criminal organization, part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures since 2019, impacting Turkey's political landscape.
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Crackdown
On Monday, Turkish authorities arrested Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat and 46 others in Istanbul for alleged bid-rigging and links to a criminal organization, part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures since 2019, impacting Turkey's political landscape.
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56% Bias Score
Confession in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Figure
A Thai national confessed to the premeditated murder of Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition MP, in Bangkok on January 11th; a Cambodian accomplice is also being sought, amid accusations against former leader Hun Sen, while the French government condemned the killing of its citizen.
Confession in Killing of Cambodian Opposition Figure
A Thai national confessed to the premeditated murder of Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian opposition MP, in Bangkok on January 11th; a Cambodian accomplice is also being sought, amid accusations against former leader Hun Sen, while the French government condemned the killing of its citizen.
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36% Bias Score
Machado Detained, Released Amid Venezuelan Protests
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained during protests against Nicolás Maduro's presidency on Thursday, then released; a female protestor was shot; international condemnation ensued.
Machado Detained, Released Amid Venezuelan Protests
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained during protests against Nicolás Maduro's presidency on Thursday, then released; a female protestor was shot; international condemnation ensued.
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56% Bias Score
Machado Detained, Released After Caracas Protest
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained and released after a protest in Caracas on the eve of President Maduro's inauguration; her team alleges she was "violently intercepted," while the government denies any involvement.
Machado Detained, Released After Caracas Protest
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained and released after a protest in Caracas on the eve of President Maduro's inauguration; her team alleges she was "violently intercepted," while the government denies any involvement.
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48% Bias Score
Machado's Brief Detention Fuels Tensions in Venezuela
On October 26, 2023, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained during a protest in Caracas before her release, sparking international condemnation and accusations of fabrication from the Venezuelan government.
Machado's Brief Detention Fuels Tensions in Venezuela
On October 26, 2023, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained during a protest in Caracas before her release, sparking international condemnation and accusations of fabrication from the Venezuelan government.
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44% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Maduro, Plans Return Amidst Political Crackdown
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, exiled in Spain after the disputed 2024 election, plans to return on January 10th to assume the presidency, despite a warrant for his arrest and a $100,000 bounty, while other opposition leaders face exile or imprisonment under Maduro's regime.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Maduro, Plans Return Amidst Political Crackdown
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, exiled in Spain after the disputed 2024 election, plans to return on January 10th to assume the presidency, despite a warrant for his arrest and a $100,000 bounty, while other opposition leaders face exile or imprisonment under Maduro's regime.
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60% Bias Score