Lebanon Elects Army Commander Joseph Aoun as President
The Lebanese parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a two-year deadlock after 12 previous failed attempts; he secured 71 votes in the second round, following 71 votes in the first round, surpassing the simple majority needed after failing to achieve the two-th...
Lebanon Elects Army Commander Joseph Aoun as President
The Lebanese parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a two-year deadlock after 12 previous failed attempts; he secured 71 votes in the second round, following 71 votes in the first round, surpassing the simple majority needed after failing to achieve the two-th...
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36% 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 Poised to Elect President Amidst Israeli Aggression
Lebanon's parliament is expected to elect a new president on January 9th, ending a two-year vacancy largely due to Hezbollah's political obstruction; however, Israel's continued aggression threatens this progress.
Lebanon Poised to Elect President Amidst Israeli Aggression
Lebanon's parliament is expected to elect a new president on January 9th, ending a two-year vacancy largely due to Hezbollah's political obstruction; however, Israel's continued aggression threatens this progress.
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52% Bias Score
Failed Arrest of Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol after a six-hour standoff at his residence, where thousands of supporters clashed with police, despite a warrant issued for his unexpected declaration of military emergency last month aimed at sidelining parliament.
Failed Arrest of Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol after a six-hour standoff at his residence, where thousands of supporters clashed with police, despite a warrant issued for his unexpected declaration of military emergency last month aimed at sidelining parliament.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico in 2025: A Popular President Faces Systemic Challenges
Mexico starts 2025 with a popular president but faces challenges from a weak Congress, a stifled judiciary, and a toothless opposition, while implementing a new statist model with significant constitutional changes.
Mexico in 2025: A Popular President Faces Systemic Challenges
Mexico starts 2025 with a popular president but faces challenges from a weak Congress, a stifled judiciary, and a toothless opposition, while implementing a new statist model with significant constitutional changes.
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64% Bias Score
Pro-Russian President Inaugurated Amidst Mass Protests in Georgia
Following a disputed October election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was inaugurated as Georgia's president on December 29th, sparking massive protests led by former President Salome Zourabichvili, who refuses to recognize the election resul...
Pro-Russian President Inaugurated Amidst Mass Protests in Georgia
Following a disputed October election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was inaugurated as Georgia's president on December 29th, sparking massive protests led by former President Salome Zourabichvili, who refuses to recognize the election resul...
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52% 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
Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
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32% Bias Score
South Korean Authorities Fail to Arrest Former President Yoon Suk-yeol Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean authorities failed in a six-hour attempt to arrest former President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence on Tuesday, following an arrest warrant issued after he declared martial law last month; the standoff involved numerous police and Yoon's supporters and counter-protesters, raising concern...
South Korean Authorities Fail to Arrest Former President Yoon Suk-yeol Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean authorities failed in a six-hour attempt to arrest former President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence on Tuesday, following an arrest warrant issued after he declared martial law last month; the standoff involved numerous police and Yoon's supporters and counter-protesters, raising concern...
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36% Bias Score
Failed Arrest Attempt of Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest former President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence on Tuesday, despite a warrant issued after his controversial declaration of military emergency last month. Thousands of supporters clashed with police, while Yoon's security detail blocked access, citing a law ...
Failed Arrest Attempt of Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean authorities failed to arrest former President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence on Tuesday, despite a warrant issued after his controversial declaration of military emergency last month. Thousands of supporters clashed with police, while Yoon's security detail blocked access, citing a law ...
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36% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday, following accusations of unconstitutionally imposing martial law and ignoring legal summonses; the warrant also allows for a search of his residence.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday, following accusations of unconstitutionally imposing martial law and ignoring legal summonses; the warrant also allows for a search of his residence.
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28% Bias Score
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Brain Surgery, Scheduled for Additional Procedure
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent emergency brain surgery on Tuesday in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed outside his brain, followed by a scheduled endovascular procedure on Thursday to prevent future bleeding, after experiencing worsening headaches following a fall in October.
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Brain Surgery, Scheduled for Additional Procedure
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent emergency brain surgery on Tuesday in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed outside his brain, followed by a scheduled endovascular procedure on Thursday to prevent future bleeding, after experiencing worsening headaches following a fall in October.
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36% Bias Score